James Investment Research provides continuous investment management, model portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. Founded in 1972 and based in Ohio, James Investment Research tailors its portfolio management based on clients' individual objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons, operating on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, and also offers specialized strategies such as principles-based investing and direct indexing. In addition to private client accounts, James Investment Research acts as the investment adviser for the James Advantage Funds family of mutual funds. Financial planning services cover personal records, tax and cash flow, investments, insurance, retirement, and estate planning.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.25% |
| $1M+ | 0.50% |
Fees vary by asset class and strategy. Equity and balanced accounts are 1.25% on the first $1M and 0.50% above. Micro-cap accounts are 2.50% on the first $5M and 2.00% above. Small-cap accounts are 1.00% up to $20M, 0.75% to $50M, and 0.65% above. Fixed income accounts are 0.50% on the first $5M. Model accounts in wrap fee programs generally range from 0.45% to 0.75%.