Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
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Firm
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Location
Lancaster, PA
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
25 years
James Williams is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PlanMember Securities Corporation and Ic Advisory Services, Inc., as well as operating his own practice, Williams Wealth Management. He serves on the finance committee of BVM (St. Mary’s) Roman Catholic Church and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of account platforms and third-party strategists.
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Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated
$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%
Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products
Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour
Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania · Texas
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
2025 - Present (1 year)
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
2025 - Present (1 year)
PlanMember Securities Corporation
2018 - 2025 (7 years)
Williams Wealth Management
2017 - Present (9 years)
Ic Advisory Services, Inc.
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
The Investment Center, Inc.
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
James G. Williams (self employed)
2008 - Present (18 years)
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Series 63, Series 65
Lancaster, PA
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CFP®
Lititz, PA
Aries Financial Navigators, Inc.
Hi, I’m Ryan Kelly, founder & CEO of Aries Financial Navigators. I am a fee-only financial planner, investment manager, & tax professional based in Lititz, PA. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Pennsylvania State University, I went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, the received the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning, & the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® mark from the Center for Fiduciary Studies. I began my career in financial services in 2007, becoming a Registered Representative before transitioning to an independent multi-family office RIA in the Philadelphia area, where I focused on portfolio management & comprehensive financial planning for high-net-worth individuals & families. After specializing in planning areas including Social Security, Medicare, & in-depth tax planning & preparation, I moved back to my hometown of Lititz, PA to work with a local fee-only RIA focusing on retirees. In 2019, I started Aries Financial Navigators to bring my vision of the ideal client experience and service model to life. Serving as a consultant to my former colleagues, I am part of a collaborative team with decades of experience while maintaining flexibility & independence. Our mission is to partner with clients & deliver incredible value by providing the highest quality services & meaningful results.
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