James Mellon is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Canter Wealth, based in La Jolla, CA, with 12 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, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 258 clients with $280M in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.95% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.90% |
| $3.0M - $5.0M | 0.85% |
| $5.0M - $7.0M | 0.80% |
| $7.0M - $10.0M | 0.70% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.60% |
| $15M+ | 0.50% |
Fees are negotiable. Accounts falling below $750,000 may be subject to a minimum quarterly fee of $1,875.
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Location
7825 Fay Avenue, Suite 140, La Jolla, CA, 92037
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James's firm, Canter Wealth, is affiliated with several other businesses under the Canter Group, including real estate management, capital investment, real estate development, and property management. Canter Wealth advisors may recommend these affiliated services, presenting a conflict of interest due to potential additional compensation for the Canter Group.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Canter Wealth
Previous Registrations
TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC
TD Ameritrade, INC.
TD Ameritrade, INC.Broker
Fisher Investments
AXA Advisors, LLC
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
State Registrations2 states
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