James Shaffer
James Shaffer is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC, based in Clovis, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 280 clients with $82M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Allstate Financial Advisors (AFA) uses Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser's (FIWA) FMAX wrap fee program. The fee covers investment advice and trading costs, based on a percentage of the assets managed, up to 1.5%. AFA receives part of this fee, creating a potential conflict of interest. Clients should compare the FMAX program's overall cost and service with other options, including brokerage accounts and other advisor programs.
Location
1225 N Willow Ave Ste 100, Clovis, CA, 93619-4855
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is a writing/servicing agent for Premiere Companies and receives renewals for past business written for Genworth Life Insurance Co. These activities are not investment-related and require minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC
Allstate Financial Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
MML Investors Services, LLC
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
Capital Brokerage CorporationBroker
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations2 states
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