JG
CFP
JG
CFP

James Garner

19 Years of Experience
Rockville, MD
Broker

James Garner is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Rockville, MD, with 19 years of industry experience. James is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28221 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.

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Location

9210 Corporate Blvd #210, Rockville, MD, 20850

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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 operates as Key Wealth Managers, a DBA for his LPL business, dedicating full-time hours to this endeavor. He also co-owns rental real estate property, spending minimal time on it, and has a business entity for tax/investment purposes, also requiring minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
April 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
April 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Janney Montgomery Scott LLCBroker
November 2018 - January 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
September 2018 - January 2024 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C.
November 2016 - March 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos
Financial Engines Advisor Center, LLC
May 2016 - November 2016 · 6 mos
Tiaa-Cref Advice and Planning Services
February 2012 - December 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
January 2012 - December 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2010 - January 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
June 2010 - January 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLC
January 2010 - April 2010 · 3 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLCBroker
January 2010 - April 2010 · 3 mos
New England Securities Corporation
June 2009 - August 2009 · 2 mos
New England SecuritiesBroker
May 2009 - August 2009 · 3 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
March 2007 - March 2009 · 2 yrs
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
November 2006 - March 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
November 2005 - November 2006 · 1 yr
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
October 2004 - November 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo
State Registrations5 states
CADCMDNCVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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