James Shanton
James Shanton is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Mercer Global Advisors INC., based in Newport Beach, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 31,333 clients with $60B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.10% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.90% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.75% |
| $10M+ | 0.50% |
Schedule is for Wealth Management and Ascend Group. Guided Investing starts at 1.10% for the first $1 million in managed assets with a lower minimum fee of $1,200. Wealth Path starts at 1.30% for the first $1 million with a minimum fee of $6,000.
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Location
620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1030, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Regulatory History
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is a member of Growth Point, LLC, the owner of the property where Mercer Global Advisors is located, but dedicates no time to it during trading hours. He is also a board member of Premier Christian Education Group, a non-profit, dedicating about 10% of his time, and a managing member of Enhanced Insurance Services LLC, an insurance sales company, where he may recommend insurance products on a commission basis.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Mercer Global Advisors INC.
Previous Registrations
Jackson Financial Management
State Registrations2 states
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