JW
CFA
JW
CFA

James Waters

11 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
Broker

James Waters is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Rockefeller Capital Management, based in Charlotte, NC, with 11 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, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 10 more. Their firm serves 50,292 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1037 advisors
Number of Clients
50,292 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.0M average
Assets Under Management
$99.6B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$5,000
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

Non-discretionary investment advisory and consulting fees are negotiable and max out at 2% of assets under management. Retirement plan services charge up to 1.25% with a $5,000 minimum annual fee.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

5605 Carnegie Blvd., Suite 220, Charlotte, NC, 28209

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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 is a sole proprietor/owner of HighStreet Partners since August 2018 and a partner at PIMCA, Inc. since April 2021 and PIMCA Raleigh, LLC since December 2022. These activities are investment-related and require minimal time commitment.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Rockefeller Capital Management
February 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos
Rockefeller Financial LLCBroker
February 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Morgan StanleyBroker
April 2020 - February 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Morgan Stanley
April 2020 - February 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.
March 2019 - April 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.Broker
March 2019 - April 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Questar Asset Management, INC.
October 2018 - March 2019 · 5 mos
Questar Capital CorporationBroker
October 2018 - March 2019 · 5 mos
Global Alternative Investment Services, INC.Broker
April 2018 - August 2018 · 4 mos
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, INC.Broker
February 2011 - January 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
February 2011 - January 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations36 states
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Exams
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