James Costello
James Costello is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in San Rafael, CA, with 31 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 Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 6 more. Their firm serves 361,213 clients with $140B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.25% |
Maximum allowable advisory fee is 2.25% annually across platforms. Actual fees are negotiable and set by your financial professional based on account size, complexity, and specific program selected.
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Location
4380 Redwood Highway, Suite A-8, San Rafael, CA, 94903
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James owns Green River Financial Services and is an advisory representative of a RIA. He is also an independent insurance agent and a book author about sustainable investing, and treasurer for a lobbying organization.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Protected Investors of America
Protected Investors of AmericaBroker
Esi Financial Advisors
Equity Services, INC.Broker
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
Wm Financial Services, INC.Broker
Financial West GroupBroker
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.Broker
Spelman & CO., INC.Broker
State Registrations6 states
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