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James Gardas

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Honesdale, PA 18431

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

17 years

About

James Gardas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services since 2013 and has been affiliated with The Dime Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns J & J Creamery, an ice cream and fast food business. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts with model portfolios 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

820 Church Street

Honesdale, PA 18431

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

Cetera

2023 - Present (3 years)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - Present (13 years)

The Dime Bank

2008 - Present (18 years)

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