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James Gillespie

28 Years of Experience
Raleigh, NC
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James Gillespie is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Raleigh, NC, with 28 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

8901 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2007
Settled
Other Business Activities

James is a trustee for a family trust since 2018. This investment-related activity takes a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
March 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
March 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Suntrust Advisory Services, INC.
August 2016 - April 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.
February 2009 - December 2016 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2009 - April 2018 · 9 yrs 2 mos
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.
October 2006 - December 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.Broker
October 2006 - December 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
September 2004 - August 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.Broker
September 2004 - August 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.
April 2002 - September 2004 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.Broker
June 2001 - September 2004 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
November 2000 - June 2001 · 7 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.Broker
November 1998 - November 2000 · 2 yrs
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
September 1997 - March 1999 · 1 yr 6 mos
First Union Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
May 1994 - February 1995 · 9 mos
State Registrations5 states
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Exams
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