James Merkel
James Merkel is a registered investment advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited Partner, based in Tucson, AZ, with 23 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 26,942 clients with $11B in assets under management.
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United Planners' financial professionals offer portfolio management services for a fee, also known as an advisory fee. This fee is determined based on the complexity of the service, knowledge, skill, technology, and access warranted to satisfy the client's needs. The advisory fee may also include financial planning and consulting services. The maximum advisory fee is 3.0% annually, but may be lower for Pershing accounts due to a separate program fee. United Planners does not have a minimum advisory fee or a predetermined fee schedule.
Location
4491 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85705
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James works as an administrator for Pyramid FCU, and as a financial advisor for PFG Advisors, taking about two-thirds of his time. He also holds a state insurance license and sells approved life and fixed products, dedicating minimal time to this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited PartnerBroker
Pfg Advisors
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
Securities America, INC.Broker
LPL Financial LLC
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Edward JonesBroker
State Registrations12 states
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