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James Williams

25 Years of Experience
Lancaster, PA
BrokerSells Insurance

James Williams is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Lancaster, PA, with 25 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

Lancaster, PA

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James works as a financial advisor for Williams Wealth Management, dedicating nearly all of his time to this role. He is also an insurance agent, spending about 10-20% of his time on insurance sales and services.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
June 2025 - Present · 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Planmember Securities CorporationBroker
June 2018 - June 2025 · 7 yrs
Planmember Securities Corporation
June 2018 - June 2025 · 7 yrs
Ic Advisory Services, INC.
February 2014 - June 2018 · 4 yrs 4 mos
The Investment Center, INC.Broker
February 2014 - June 2018 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Invest Financial Corporation
March 2012 - February 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos
Invest Financial CorporationBroker
March 2012 - February 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
October 2008 - March 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationBroker
October 2008 - March 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Spire Securities, LLCBroker
November 2007 - October 2008 · 11 mos
Spire Wealth Management, LLC
June 2002 - October 2008 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
January 2002 - November 2007 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Lockwood Financial Services, INC.Broker
June 2001 - December 2001 · 6 mos
Salomon Smith Barney INC.Broker
June 2000 - June 2001 · 1 yr
State Registrations8 states
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