James Walley is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Hilltop Securities INC., based in Dallas, TX, with 16 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 Alternative Investments, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 3,407 clients with $2.5B in assets under management.
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Firm Size
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $250K | 3.00% |
| $250K - $500K | 2.50% |
| $500K - $1000K | 2.25% |
| $1.0M - $4.0M | 2.00% |
| $4M+ | 1.85% |
Rates reflect maximum wrap fee schedules across primary advisory programs (such as Compass UMA and Gateway FSP). Fees are negotiable and vary by program.
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Location
8201 Preston Rd., Suite 600, Dallas, TX, 75225
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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James is a board member at YMCA - Moody in Dallas, TX since July 2023, dedicating minimal time. This activity is not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Hilltop Securities INC.
Hilltop Securities INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
Chase Investment Services CORP.
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
State Registrations9 states
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