James Karnes is a registered investment advisor at Advice Only, based in San Diego, CA. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth.

Compensation
Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
7 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only

Fee Structure

Advice Only, PBC offers ongoing financial planning for an upfront fee ranging from $0 to $6,000 and a recurring annual fee ranging from $0 to $20,000. The fee depends on the complexity of your financial situation and the scope of the engagement. This includes working one-on-one with a planner to develop and implement your plan, monitoring the plan, recommending changes, and ensuring the plan is up to date. Clients receive a detailed written or electronic plan, follow-up communication, and meetings throughout the year.

Advice Only, PBC offers project-based financial planning for a fixed fee ranging from $0 to $50,000, depending on the complexity of your financial situation and the scope of the engagement. Client and Advisor will determine the specific topics and questions to be addressed in developing a detailed written or electronic plan to achieve Client’s stated financial goals, which Advisor will create and discuss with Client. No ongoing services will be provided unless requested by Client in a separate engagement.

Advice Only, PBC also offers financial planning on an hourly basis for $50 to $600 per hour, depending on the complexity of your financial situation and the scope of the engagement. No written or electronic reports will be provided, except for meeting summary notes if requested, and no ongoing services will be provided unless requested by Client in a separate engagement.

Annual Retainer:$0 - $20,000/year
One-Time Plan:$0 - $50,000
Hourly Rate:$50 - $600/hr
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Location

1455 Frazee Rd,, Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92108

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Advice Only
March 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
State Registrations1 state
CA
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