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James Burgess Jr.

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Lake Ozark, MO

Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Industry experience

16 years

About

James Burgess Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Purk & Associates, P.C., Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Burgess also serves as a Sergeant Major in the Missouri National Guard. Cetera Investment Advisers supports a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans, through a network of over 6,800 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts with firm-sponsored and third-party solutions.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

Lake Ozark, MO

Most active in

Missouri

Work history

Purk & Associates, P.C.

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cetera Financial Specialists LLC

2020 - Present (6 years)

Cetera

2020 - Present (6 years)

Avantax Advisory services

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

Avantax Insurance Services

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

1st Global Advisors, Inc.

2009 - 2019 (10 years)

1st Global Capital Corp.

2009 - 2019 (10 years)

Purk Advisors

2009 - 2024 (15 years)

Purk & Associates, P.C.

2009 - 2024 (15 years)

Missouri National Guard

2007 - Present (19 years)

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