James Muro
James Muro is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Esi Financial Advisors, based in Red Bank, NJ, with 34 years of industry experience. James is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Annuities, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 6 more. Their firm serves 12,379 clients with $2.8B in assets under management.
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Firm Size
Number of Clients
Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.5M | 0.75% |
| $2.5M - $5.0M | 0.60% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.50% |
| $10M+ | 0.35% |
Rates reflect the primary schedule used in programs like American Funds and Schwab Retirement Advisor Services. Other programs have different maximum fees (AssetMark up to 1.50%, Saratoga up to 2.00%, SEI up to 1.75% plus 0.05% administrative fee). Actual fees are negotiable.
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Location
200 Schulz Drive, Suite 125, Red Bank, NJ, 07701
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Customer Dispute
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 Registrations14 states
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