James Alders
Advisor at Forefront
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About
James Alders is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently a financial planner and founder of Principatus Wealth, operating under the Forefront Advisor Network. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Alders also serves as a treasurer and acts as an executor for his father-in-law’s trust. Forefront is a multi-office firm providing investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select businesses. The firm emphasizes individualized investment policies and offers specialized services such as discretionary portfolio management and formal Special Needs Planning.
Client services
Based on Forefront
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Expertise
Based on Forefront
Business exit / sale strategy
Business ownership considerations
Business succession planning
Cash flow / budgeting
Planning for children with special needs
Fee options
Financial planning fixed fees range from $2,500 to $100,000; Estate planning coordination fixed fees range from $300 to $10,000.
Negotiable blended rate up to 3% annually
Compensation from sale of securities or investment products including asset-based sales charges or service fees from mutual funds sales; specific amounts not stated.
$150 to $1,000 per hour depending on service level and professional.
Location
7500 Rialto Blvd, Bldg 1, Suite 250
Austin, TX 78735
Most active in
James A has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Texas
Work history
Principatus Wealth
2025 - Present (1 year)
Forefront Wealth Partners, LLC
2025 - Present (1 year)
Equitable Advisors
2016 - 2025 (9 years)
Axa Advisors, LLC
2016 - 2020 (4 years)
Wal-Mart Inc.
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Carrizo Creek Corporation
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
William Cole Inc
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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