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James Clouse

30 Years of Experience
Frankfort, KY
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James Clouse is a registered investment advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, based in Frankfort, KY, with 30 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, and 1 more. Their firm serves 28,410 clients with $12B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
354 advisors
Number of Clients
28,410 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$439K average
Assets Under Management
$12.5B

Fee Structure

Osaic Advisors offers investment management through several programs:

  • Ally Account: Fees are negotiable, with a maximum annual fee of 2.50%. Transaction charges apply.
  • Counsel Account: Fees are negotiable, with a maximum annual fee of 2.50%. This is a wrap account, so the fee covers both advice and transactions.
  • Partner Program: Access to third-party managers with varying fees. Osaic either receives a portion of the fee or charges a separate consulting fee.
  • Plan Participant Retirement Program: Maximum 3% annual fee, either fixed or tiered, based on assets in your retirement plan account.
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Location

307 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2010
Settled
Other Business Activities

James is a managing member of Charles T Mitchell Company PLLC, a CPA firm, taking nearly full-time. He also has ownership interests in several rental real estate LLCs and is a co-owner of a van rental business, dedicating minimal time to these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Osaic Advisory Services, LLC
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
June 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Arbor Point Advisors
January 2019 - November 2024 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
December 2018 - June 2024 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Arbor Point Advisors
December 2018 - December 2018 · 0 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
February 2009 - December 2018 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Fsc Securities Corporation
February 2009 - December 2018 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Advantage Capital Corporation
August 2007 - February 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos
Advantage Capital Corporation
June 2004 - December 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos
Advantage Capital CorporationBroker
March 2001 - February 2009 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 1999 - March 2001 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Robert Thomas Securities, INCBroker
October 1996 - January 1999 · 2 yrs 3 mos
H.D. Vest Investment Securities, INC.Broker
November 1995 - October 1996 · 11 mos
State Registrations14 states
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