James Amick
James Amick is a registered investment advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, INC., based in Charleston, SC, with 31 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 29,614 clients with $7.2B in assets under management.
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J.W. Cole Advisors' investment management fees are based on a tiered schedule, meaning the percentage you pay decreases as your portfolio grows. The exact fee can be negotiated and may be a flat rate instead of tiered. The maximum fee is generally 3.00% and the minimum is 0.25%. There is also a program fee charged, which covers services provided by JWCA and the custodian of your account. You'll pay these fees quarterly, regardless of how many trades are made. Some advisors may or may not pay transaction costs.
Location
44 Markfield Drive, Suite G, Charleston, SC, 29407
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is the President of Big Rock Wealth Management, LLC, dedicating full-time hours to this role. He also sells fixed insurance products, spending a few hours per week on this activity, and is a trustee for the Jamie Lynn Amick Trust.
Employment History
Current Registrations
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
Previous Registrations
Independent Financial Partners
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations6 states
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