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Clayton James

23 Years of Experience
Williamsburg, VA
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Clayton James is a registered investment advisor at Prospera Financial Services, INC., based in Williamsburg, VA, with 23 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 19,103 clients with $12B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
283 advisors
Number of Clients
19,103 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$651K average
Assets Under Management
$12.4B

Fee Structure

Prospera Financial Services offers investment management through various programs. The fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable, but the maximum annual fee is 2.15%. The specific fee and services are agreed upon in an advisory agreement. Fees are typically deducted from your account. Some programs may have additional fees, such as transaction costs or sub-account fees. Prospera also participates in revenue sharing with custodians and other third parties, which creates a conflict of interest.

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Location

263 McLaws Circle, Suite 101B, Williamsburg, VA, 23185

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
December 2012
Settled
Other Business Activities

Clayton is a board member for both the Gloucester Community Foundation and the Rosewell Foundation, both located in Gloucester, VA. He spends minimal time on these activities, which are not investment-related, and receives no compensation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Prospera Financial Services, INC.Broker
February 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 3 mos
Prospera Financial Services, INC.
February 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Micg Investment Management
December 2005 - February 2009 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Micg Investment Management, LLCBroker
December 2005 - February 2009 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
April 2004 - December 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
April 2004 - December 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
November 2002 - April 2004 · 1 yr 5 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
October 2002 - April 2004 · 1 yr 6 mos
State Registrations14 states
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Exams
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