James Baker
James Baker is a registered investment advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, INC., based in Knightdale, NC, with 16 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, and 1 more. Their firm serves 6,706 clients with $2.1B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $100K | 1.30% |
| $100K - $250K | 1.20% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.05% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 0.90% |
| $1M+ | 0.85% |
These fees apply to First Citizens Wealth Management and First Citizens Investor Services Wealth Strategies Portfolio Management. Third-Party Manager fees can be up to 0.55% in addition to the program fee. Tax Aware Services are offered with Portfolio Manager Program and First Citizens Wealth Management Services at an additional fee of 0.53% of the assets in the account. First Citizens Guided Investing has a fee of 0.30%.
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Location
6550 Knightdale Blvd, Knightdale, NC, 27545
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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James is a board member for the St Andrews Condominiums HOA, voting on dues and maintenance contracts. This activity requires minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
LPL Financial LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
State Registrations11 states
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