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CFP
JC
CFP

James Contino

33 Years of Experience
Durham, NC
BrokerSells Insurance

James Contino is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, INC., based in Durham, NC, with 33 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 Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 4 more. Their firm serves 293,026 clients with $29B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1252 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$29.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None

VALIC Financial Advisors offers ongoing subscription-based financial planning services that renew annually and include periodic updates to your financial plan as your needs or life events change.

  • One-time financial plan — Up to $5,000 annually, customized to your financial situation and goals.
  • Project-based consulting services — Up to $7,500 annually for specific financial consulting projects.
  • Combined plan and consulting services — Total combined fee will not exceed $10,000 annually.
Annual Retainer:Up to $5,000/year
One-Time Plan:Up to $5,000
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Location

3211 Shannon Road, Suite 600, Durham, NC, 27707

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James is an agent for AGIA, selling non-securities insurance products. This requires a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
May 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 5 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
August 2003 - Present · 23 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Legend Equities CorporationBroker
October 2002 - September 2003 · 11 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
November 1998 - November 2002 · 4 yrs
The Variable Annuity Marketing CompanyBroker
November 1995 - December 2001 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Hackett Associates, INC.Broker
January 1995 - November 1995 · 10 mos
Advantage Capital CorporationBroker
September 1993 - December 1994 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations12 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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