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Charles James

26 Years of Experience
Sumter, SC
2 DisclosuresBroker

Charles James is a registered investment advisor at &partners, based in Sumter, SC, with 26 years of industry experience. Charles is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 62,194 clients with $30B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
548 advisors
Number of Clients
62,194 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$487K average
Assets Under Management
$30.3B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any3.00%

Advisory fee is based on a percentage of assets under management, capped at 3.0%. Fees are individually negotiable.

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Location

10 Miller Rd, Sumter, SC, 29150

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
February 2015
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
August 2004
Closed-No Action
Other Business Activities

Charles spends about 10% to 20% of his time building homes/townhouses for sale or rental and has been involved with construction bookkeeping and project coordination since 2010. He also serves as Secretary and Treasurer for The Sumter Wateree Club Inc, dedicating minimal time to attending meetings.

Employment History
Current Registrations
&partners
February 2026 - Present · 8 mos
&partnersBroker
February 2026 - Present · 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
January 2008 - March 2026 · 18 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2008 - March 2026 · 18 yrs 2 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
December 2001 - January 2008 · 6 yrs 1 mo
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
August 2000 - January 2008 · 7 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations14 states
CAFLGALAMDMEMOMTNCOHORSCTXVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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