James Guard is a PFS-designated registered investment advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management, based in Seattle, WA, with 17 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 3 more. Their firm serves 4,519 clients with $12B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $5.0M | 1.00% |
| $5.0M - $15.0M | 0.85% |
| $15.0M - $25.0M | 0.75% |
| $25M+ | 0.50% |
Fees can vary based on client type, asset class, pre-existing relationship, service levels, portfolio complexity, and account size or other special circumstances or requirements. Certain endowment and foundation clients are generally charged a flat annual retainer amount or a flat percentage rate.
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Location
1200 Westlake Ave. N, Suite 902, Seattle, WA, 98109
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Regulatory History
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James is a Senior Manager/Member at a CPA firm, HSA LLC dba Coldstream Tax and Consulting, since 2007. This is a full-time role and the entity shares office space with Coldstream Wealth Management.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Coldstream Wealth Management
Previous Registrations
Hbc Financial Services, PLLC
State Registrations1 state
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