James Ruff is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Hb Wealth, based in Atlanta, GA, 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 Education Planning, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 5,230 clients with $26B in assets under management.
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
157 advisors
Number of Clients
5,230 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$4.9M average
Assets Under Management
$25.9B
Fee Structure
Planning is included in investment management
Minimum Annual Fee:$12,500
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.25% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.75% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.63% |
| $10M+ | 0.50% |
Fees are negotiable. Legacy clients may pay different rates.
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Location
3550 Lenox Rd, Suite 2700, Atlanta, GA, 30326
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Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2021Settled
Employment History
Current Registrations
Hb Wealth
November 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Homrich Berg
July 2009 - November 2021 · 12 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations1 state
GA
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