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Ian James

30 Years of Experience
1 DisclosureBroker

Ian James is a registered investment advisor at Global Assets Advisory, LLC, based in Bridge City, TX, with 30 years of industry experience. Ian 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 1,376 clients with $340M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
29 advisors
Number of Clients
1,376 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$246K average
Assets Under Management
$338.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

GAA's investment advisory fees are based on a percentage of the value of your portfolio, up to 3.00% annually. The exact fee is negotiated between you and your advisor. The fee may be paid monthly or quarterly, in advance or after services are provided. In addition to GAA's fee, you may pay transaction fees and internal management fees on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

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Location

704 Texas Avenue, Bridge City, TX, 77611

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Regulatory
November 2021
Final
Other Business Activities

Ian is the owner of Capital Financial Group, LLC, a private label entity for financial business, and a managing member of James Financial, LLC, a holding company. He is also an investment advisor with Global Assets Advisory, LLC, a member/partner in Jackass, LLC (real estate holdings), a contributing book author, and a silent partner/owner in Gold Club, LLC (restaurant/bar).

Employment History
Current Registrations
Global Assets Advisory, LLC
May 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
International Assets Advisory, LLCBroker
May 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
International Assets Investment Management, LLC
August 2023 - December 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Global Assets Advisory, LLC
May 2020 - May 2020 · 0 mos
Global Planning Stewards LLC
May 2020 - May 2020 · 0 mos
Investacorp Advisory Services INC
August 2014 - May 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Investacorp, INC.Broker
July 2014 - May 2020 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Summit Financial Group INC
October 2011 - July 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Summit Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
October 2011 - July 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
January 2011 - September 2011 · 8 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2011 - September 2011 · 8 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC
March 2008 - January 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCBroker
March 2008 - January 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
April 2007 - March 2008 · 11 mos
Edward Jones
January 2007 - January 2007 · 0 mos
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
January 2007 - March 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos
Edward JonesBroker
January 2001 - January 2007 · 6 yrs
Prudential Securities IncorporatedBroker
November 2000 - November 2000 · 0 mos
Edward JonesBroker
October 1996 - January 2001 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
September 1995 - August 1996 · 11 mos
Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanyBroker
September 1995 - August 1996 · 11 mos
State Registrations10 states
ARCOFLGAIDLAMSNCNYTX
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Exams
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