James Ellis
James Ellis is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Altoona, 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.
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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.
Location
3370 Lynwood Dr., Altoona, PA, 16602
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James is the owner of AZJE LLC and Underground, spending a few hours per week on these activities. He also works as an advisory representative of a RIA (CIRA) full-time, and owns real estate through STAR-LORD LLC. Finally, James is an IAR at Webber Seltzer Wealth Advisors, dedicating more than full-time hours to this role.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Previous Registrations
Sanders Morris Harris INC.
Sanders Morris Harris INC.Broker
Qa3 Financial CORP.Broker
Qa3 Financial LLC
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Edward JonesBroker
State Registrations23 states
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