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CFP
JF
CFP

James Frangenberg

22 Years of Experience
Potomac, MD
Broker

James Frangenberg is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Founders Financial Securities, LLC, based in Potomac, MD, 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, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 9,021 clients with $3.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
114 advisors
Number of Clients
9,021 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$368K average
Assets Under Management
$3.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K

FFS offers several investment management programs. Fees are determined separately for each account and are negotiable, based on factors like assets under management, account structure, and services provided. Fees are generally a percentage of assets under management and can be charged quarterly or monthly, in advance or arrears.

Independence Advisory accounts typically do not exceed 2.50% annually. The Managed Portfolio Program has a fee of 1.65% annually. FCMS Private Wealth Solutions fees do not exceed 1.70% of the first $1,000,000 and 1.40% thereafter, annually. Nationwide Variable Annuity fees do not exceed 1.50% annually.

Some programs have minimum account balances and additional custodial fees that could result in an effective rate greater than the stated percentage.

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Location

1201 Seven Locks Road, Suite 360, Potomac, MD, 20854

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Founders Financial Securities, LLC
October 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Founders Financial Securities LLCBroker
October 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
September 2023 - October 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Advisors
September 2023 - October 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo
LPL Financial LLC
June 2023 - August 2023 · 2 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
August 2021 - August 2023 · 2 yrs
M&t Securities, INC.
October 2018 - June 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos
M&t Securities, INC.Broker
September 2018 - June 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos
PNC Investments
June 2016 - September 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos
PNC InvestmentsBroker
May 2016 - September 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley
March 2011 - April 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Morgan StanleyBroker
March 2011 - April 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
May 2009 - February 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
May 2009 - February 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
November 2006 - March 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
June 2003 - March 2009 · 5 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations2 states
MDVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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