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James Mcgrath

Advisor at Financial Strategies, Inc

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Firm

Financial Strategies, Inc

Location

Dripping Springs, TX

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

21 years

About

James McGrath is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, operating through Financial Strategies, Inc. in Dripping Springs, TX. He has been associated with Financial Strategies, Inc. and Financial Management Group, Inc. since 1984. In addition to advisory services, he provides tax planning and preparation at the same location as his advisory business. Financial Strategies, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, charities, retirement plans, and businesses, managing approximately $19.4 million in client assets. The firm employs a Core+Satellite investment approach combining passive core holdings with selected active managers and individual securities, and offers financial planning alongside investment management.

Client services

Based on Financial Strategies, Inc

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Financial Strategies, Inc

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.80% annually $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.50% annually $2,000,001+: 0.25% annually

Location

Dripping Springs, TX

Most active in

Maryland · Texas

Work history

Financial Strategies Inc.

1984 - Present (42 years)

Financial Management Group, Inc.

1984 - Present (42 years)

Disclosures

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