James Muro
James Muro is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Esi Financial Advisors, based in Red Bank, NJ, with 33 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 12,116 clients with $2.5B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
ESI Financial Advisors offers investment management through various programs. Fees vary depending on the program chosen and can include platform fees, strategist fees, and service fees.
ESI Illuminations programs charge a platform fee between 0.26% and 0.45% annually, plus strategist fees (0.02%-1.00%) and EFA's service fee (0-2.00%).
American Funds and Schwab Retirement Advisor Services have tiered fees, up to 1.00% annually on the first $1M, decreasing to 0.35% on amounts over $10M.
AssetMark fees are negotiated with the advisor, not to exceed 1.5% annually.
SEI fees are also negotiated, not to exceed 1.75% annually, plus a 0.05% administrative fee.
Location
200 Schulz Drive, Suite 125, Red Bank, NJ, 07701
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December 2011Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is a financial planner with Legatus Group since 2015, dedicating a few hours per week. He is also a CFP with Integrated Planning Group since 2016, focusing on fixed life and annuities full-time, and uses The Objective Room website for marketing purposes.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Esi Financial Advisors
Equity Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Metlife Securities INC.
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanyBroker
State Registrations13 states
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