James Bales is a registered investment advisor at Centaurus Financial, INC., based in Newport News, VA, 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 Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 2 more. Their firm serves 38,049 clients with $7.3B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Centaurus Financial's advisors manage client accounts through various programs, charging an annual fee based on the amount invested. Fees are negotiable and can be a flat percentage or tiered, where the rate decreases as the portfolio value increases. Additional charges may include transaction fees, custodial fees, and internal fund fees.
Maximum advisory fees:
- Alpha, Beta, ABJ, Omega, Delta: 2.25%
- AA & VL: 1.50%
- Adviser-Directed: 1.35%
- FlexUMA: 2.25%
Third-Party Money Managers (TPMMs) charge fees ranging from 1.00% to 3.00%.
Location
729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1E, Newport News, VA, 23606
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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James participates in board activities for Lifespire of Virginia, a faith-based continuing care community, dedicating a few hours per week. He also serves as a 2nd alternate board member for the Poquoson Board of Equalization and is the president of James Bales Financial, LLC for branding purposes.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Centaurus Financial, INC.
Centaurus Financial, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
State Registrations23 states
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