James Schwartz is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC, based in Scottsdale, AZ, with 24 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 111 clients with $330M in assets under management.
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Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.75% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.55% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.45% |
| $15M+ | 0.25% |
Fees on asset levels above $3 million may be negotiable. Strategic Wealth Advisors generally requires a minimum annual fee of $10,000 (based on $1 million in assets) when the client seeks ongoing portfolio supervision.
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Scottsdale, AZ
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Current Registrations
Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC
Previous Registrations
Desert Valley Financial Planning, LLC
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With over 20 years in the financial services industry, Jim joined Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC in 2007 after running an independent financial planning firm. He has also taught community college courses on various financial planning topics. Prior to his financial career, Jim served in the US Air Force for twelve years as an A-10 and F-16 fighter pilot flying more than forty combat missions over Iraq and Bosnia as well as instructing student pilots at the former Williams Air Force Base in Mesa, ArizonaJim earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. While taking graduate coursework he was sponsored by the Small Business Administration and the University of West Florida to provide financial consulting to small local businesses.