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James Durden Jr.

Advisor at Edward Wealth Partners

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Location

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

< 1 year

About

James Durden Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Edward Wealth Partners in Lithia Springs, GA. He has been with Edward Wealth Partners since 2025 and has over a decade of experience with Edward Financial Group, where he is also an owner and insurance agent. Edward Wealth Partners is an investment manager offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and consulting services, with a focus on retirement-plan work. The firm combines direct portfolio management with third-party manager recommendations and provides plan-sponsor fiduciary services as well as participant education.

Client services

Based on Edward Wealth Partners

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Edward Wealth Partners

Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Up to $2,500 one-time flat fee for ERISA plan set-up

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.5% annually $500,001 - $1,500,000: 1.2% annually Over $1,500,000+: 1.0% annually

Project-based

$350 per hour for financial planning services

Location

351 Thornton Rd, Ste 117

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

Edward Wealth Partners

2025 - Present (1 year)

Edward Wealth Partners

2025 - Present (1 year)

Edward Financial Group

2013 - Present (13 years)

Disclosures

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Life insurance needs analysis Disability insurance Long-term care insurance
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Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63

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