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James Cunningham

31 Years of Experience
Florence, AL
Broker

James Cunningham is a registered investment advisor at Axient Investment Advisors LLC, based in Florence, AL, 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 Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
12 advisors
Number of Clients
Not specified
Average Client Portfolio
Not specified

Fee Structure

Axient Investment Advisors charges a management fee that is negotiated between you and your investment advisor, with a maximum annual fee of 2% of your portfolio's value (1.5% for annuity allocations). This fee is charged quarterly or monthly in advance, based on your account's value. If you end the agreement early, you'll receive a prorated refund. Axient offers several investment management options:

  • Advisor as Portfolio Manager (APM): Your advisor manages your portfolio, potentially using third-party models.
  • Axient Model Portfolios: Your advisor uses Axient's own investment models.
  • Axient Select Managers: Your advisor selects third-party money managers to manage your investments.

There is a $5 transaction fee per trade, though some mutual funds are exempt.

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Location

151 N Poplar St, Florence, AL, 35630

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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 Activities

James is involved in several businesses, including medical consulting, real estate, restaurants, farming, online retail, and a holding company. He dedicates minimal time to each of these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Axient Investment Advisors LLC
February 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Stonex Securities INC.Broker
April 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Stonex Advisors INC.
June 2016 - February 2026 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Sterne Agee Asset Management, INC.
April 2014 - June 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
January 2008 - April 2014 · 6 yrs 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
January 2008 - April 2014 · 6 yrs 3 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
May 1998 - January 2008 · 9 yrs 8 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
May 1994 - January 2008 · 13 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations12 states
ALCAFLGAIDINMDMSSCTNTXVA
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Exams
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