James Ciarmella is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Creative Planning, based in Overland Park, KS, with 22 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 84,858 clients with $220B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.20% |
| $500K - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.85% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.80% |
| $10.0M - $25.0M | 0.70% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.40% |
| $50.0M - $100.0M | 0.30% |
| $100M+ | 0.25% |
Fees and how they are charged are negotiable.
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Location
5454 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66211
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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James is the Treasurer for the Friends of Mackenzie Smith campaign, handling finances such as reconciliation and vendor payments. This activity requires minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Creative Planning
Previous Registrations
Strategic Advisers, INC.
Summit Financial Group INC
Morgan Stanley & CO., Incorporated
Morgan Stanley
State Registrations2 states
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