James Lear is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Guideway Financial, LLC, based in Austin, TX, with 12 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, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 43 clients with $56M in assets under management.
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Guideway Financial offers investment management as part of their fixed fee engagement. Clients will enter a separate agreement with a custodian or order management system. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis, meaning they can buy or sell securities without specific consent. They monitor accounts, trade as necessary, and communicate regularly with clients. For clients with "Held Away Accounts" (e.g., 401(k)s), Guideway Financial uses a third-party order management system to implement the investment strategy.
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James is a software developer, managing member, and owner of Guideway Financial Sciences, LLC, since 2008. He dedicates a few hours per week to software development for financial planning software.
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Guideway Financial, LLC
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