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James Copley

31 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
4 DisclosuresBroker

James Copley is a registered investment advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, based in Charlotte, NC, 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 Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Corporate Executives, Education Planning, and 6 more. Their firm serves 1,386,329 clients with $660B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
12955 advisors
Number of Clients
1,386,329 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$476K average
Assets Under Management
$660.5B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$2K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

The maximum total annual advisory fee is 2.0% of managed account assets. Fees are negotiable with your financial advisor and vary based on the specific program and services selected.

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Location

3125 Springbank Ln Ste H, Charlotte, NC, 28226

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
March 2012
Denied
Customer Dispute
January 2008
Denied
Customer Dispute
August 2002
Closed-No Action
Customer Dispute
December 1999
Denied
Other Business Activities

James is the treasurer of the Woodwinds 2 Property Owners Association since 2016. He devotes minimal time to this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
September 2026 - Present · 1 mo
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
September 2026 - Present · 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
May 2003 - August 2026 · 23 yrs 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
May 2003 - August 2026 · 23 yrs 3 mos
UBS Painewebber INC.
December 2001 - April 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos
UBS Painewebber INC.Broker
July 2001 - April 2003 · 1 yr 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 1994 - July 2001 · 6 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations11 states
AKCACTFLGAILMOMTNCSCVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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