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James Freeman

Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
25 Years of Experience
Sarasota, FL
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance
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James Freeman is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, based in Sarasota, FL, with 25 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 Annuities, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 117,403 clients with $80B in assets under management.

Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1456 advisors
Number of Clients
117,403 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$680K average
Assets Under Management
$79.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Asset-based fees range up to 2.5% of assets under management and are negotiable based on account size, registration type, and services provided.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

1 S School Avenue, Suite 402, Sarasota, FL, 34237

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
September 2021
Settled
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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James owns Freeman Financial, Inc. to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business, dedicating minimal time. He also sells fixed insurance, spending minimal time on this activity as well.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
January 2026 - Present · 9 mos
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
January 2026 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
September 2020 - January 2026 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
September 2020 - January 2026 · 5 yrs 4 mos
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
September 2013 - September 2020 · 7 yrs
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
August 2012 - September 2020 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2011 - August 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
January 2004 - June 2011 · 7 yrs 5 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
May 2001 - June 2011 · 10 yrs 1 mo
The Variable Annuity Marketing CompanyBroker
May 2001 - December 2001 · 7 mos
State Registrations17 states
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Exams
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