James Stephenson is a registered investment advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, INC, based in Lake Charles, LA, with 5 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 552 clients with $150M in assets under management.
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Chelsea Advisory charges a percentage of your portfolio each year. The exact percentage is negotiated with each client, up to a maximum of 2%. Fees are paid quarterly. Some financial planning is included with investment management services. Chelsea Advisory recommends clients open brokerage accounts with their affiliate, Chelsea Financial, which has negotiated rates with Hilltop Securities. This arrangement means clients don't pay separately for advisory services, trade execution, or custody.
Location
Lake Charles, LA
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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James is involved with Stephenson Tax Group, which is not investment-related, and Stephenson Investment Group, a DBA for his investment advisory business through Chelsea Advisory Services.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Chelsea Advisory Services, INC
Previous Registrations
J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
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