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ChFC
JL
ChFC

James Loken

26 Years of Experience
Pasadena, CA
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

James Loken is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC, based in Pasadena, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. James is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 4,018 clients with $1.9B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
69 advisors
Number of Clients
4,018 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$466K average
Assets Under Management
$1.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Sovran Advisors charges an asset-based fee for investment management services, calculated as a percentage of your portfolio. The total fee includes an advisor fee, a technology fee of 0.06% per year, and potential model fees ranging from 0.01% to 0.13% per year depending on the selected portfolio model. Advisor fees can be tiered, flat, or linear, and the total fee will not exceed 2.0% of assets under management per year. Fees are calculated monthly in arrears based on the average daily balance of your account. Minimum account sizes generally start at $25,000 for standard programs, though specific platform requirements may vary.

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Location

150 S Los Robles Ave, Suite 750, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
September 2014
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James is an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products, dedicating a few hours per week to this activity. He is also an investment advisor representative at Sovran Advisors LLC, spending about a quarter of his time on financial planning and asset management.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Sovran Advisors, LLC
February 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCBroker
February 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
MML Investors Services, LLC
October 2020 - March 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
October 2020 - March 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
February 2005 - July 2020 · 15 yrs 5 mos
Thrivent Investment Management INC.Broker
July 2002 - July 2020 · 18 yrs
Lutheran Brotherhood Securities CORP.Broker
January 2000 - July 2002 · 2 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations34 states
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