James Ridley
James Ridley is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Sevierville, TN, 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
226 Prince Street, Sevierville, TN, 37862
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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 is an independent insurance agent selling Medicare supplement products since 2015, dedicating minimal time to this. He also works as an advisory representative of a RIA, spending nearly full-time hours on this activity, and is the President and Owner/Partner of Elkmont Wealth Management, PLLC, but spends no time on this.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.Broker
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.
Amsouth Investment Management Company LLC
Amsouth Investment Services, INC.Broker
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.Broker
Ftb Advisors, INC.
First Tennessee Brokerage, INC.Broker
Nationwide Securities, INC.Broker
Nylife Securities INC.Broker
Guardian Investor Services CorporationBroker
State Registrations10 states
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