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James Williams

32 Years of Experience
Monterey, CA
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James Williams is a registered investment advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, based in Monterey, CA, with 32 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,330,280 clients with $560B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
12781 advisors
Number of Clients
1,330,280 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$424K average
Assets Under Management
$564.6B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$2K

Ameriprise Financial Services offers several managed account programs. The fees vary depending on the program selected. These fees include an asset-based fee, which covers investment advisory services and investment management fees. Some accounts may also have an Investments and Infrastructure Support Fee. Clients also pay investment costs, which are the underlying fees related to investment products purchased within the managed account. Additional fees and expenses may be incurred based on the nature of the investments.

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Location

1 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Bldg 1 Ste 100, Monterey, CA, 93940

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2009
Denied
Other Business Activities

James is the treasurer of Williams since 2021 and a member of Williams since 2024. Both roles require minimal time and are not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
January 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
January 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
January 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Morgan Stanley
August 2017 - February 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
August 2017 - February 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
July 2003 - August 2017 · 14 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
July 2003 - August 2017 · 14 yrs 1 mo
Prudential Securities Incorporated
July 1997 - July 2003 · 6 yrs
Prudential Securities IncorporatedBroker
September 1996 - July 2003 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Painewebber IncorporatedBroker
December 1993 - October 1996 · 2 yrs 10 mos
State Registrations14 states
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Exams
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