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James Bross Jr.

Advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

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Location

Clemson, SC 29631

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

6 years

About

James Bross Jr. is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Atrium Health and has been involved with Carolina Care Innovation Group for over a decade as owner and CEO. Bross serves on the board of trustees for Southern Wesleyan University and is involved with Clemson University's Book T. Smith Launchpad as an operations manager. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC manages approximately $28.34 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through proprietary strategies and third-party money managers, utilizing a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.

Client services

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Financial consulting

Expertise

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

ESG / Sustainable investing

Occupation focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiable based on complexity

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50% annually (maximum program fee) $5,000 - $10,000: Negotiable, example minimum new account values mentioned for some programs $10,000 - $25,000: Negotiable, varies by program $25,000+: Negotiable, varies by program

Commissions

Commission-based compensation for insurance products and broker-dealer transactions through affiliated SPIS

Project-based

Hourly fees charged for financial planning and consulting services, rates vary

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Quarterly Program Fee (Prior to May 2011) is $250, minimum fee may be waived at discretion Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable; fees can be hourly, fixed, or percentage of assets

Location

130 Thurmond Lane, Suite 217

Clemson, SC 29631

Most active in

South Carolina · Texas

Work history

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Equitable Advisors

2019 - 2025 (6 years)

Axa Advisors, Llc

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

Atrium Health

2016 - 2018 (2 years)

Carolina Care Innovation Group

2016 - Present (10 years)

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