JM
CFP
JM
CFP

James Marks

20 Years of Experience
Woburn, MA
Broker

James Marks is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Citizens Securities, INC., based in Woburn, MA, with 20 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include High Net Worth, Investment Management. Their firm serves 53,044 clients with $9.2B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
741 advisors
Number of Clients
53,044 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$173K average
Assets Under Management
$9.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$2K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

Citizens Securities offers investment management through its Managed Account Program. The fees vary depending on the specific program selected.

The maximum annual rate for Citizens Securities' component of the fee is 2.00%. The total fee covers asset allocation recommendations, manager research, brokerage, custody, performance reports, and administrative services. Third-party manager fees typically range from 0.02% to 0.50%.

Fees are negotiable under some circumstances, such as the type and size of the client account and the range of services provided.

For Connect accounts, there is a minimum investment of $2,000.

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Location

6 Russell Street, Ms: Ma606, Woburn, MA, 01801

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

James is a finance and investment committee member for the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, reviewing financials and investment performance. He dedicates minimal time to this activity and receives no compensation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Citizens Securities, INC.Broker
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Citizens Securities, INC.
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Citizens Private Wealth
August 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Citizens Securities, INC.Broker
June 2016 - January 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Citizens Securities, INC.
March 2013 - January 2020 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Mbsc Securities Corporation
July 2007 - April 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Mbsc Securities CorporationBroker
July 2007 - April 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Mbsc, LLC
April 2006 - July 2007 · 1 yr 3 mos
Mbsc, LLCBroker
March 2003 - July 2007 · 4 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations12 states
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Exams
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