Advisor at Smith Shellnut Wilson
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James Guess is a financial advisor with Smith Shellnut Wilson in Biloxi, MS, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Texas Capital Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. Smith Shellnut Wilson serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as retirement plans and municipalities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a customized investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with independent research.
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$0 - $1,000,000: 1.5% $1,000,001 - $4,000,000: 1.25% $4,000,001+: 1.0%
$200 per hour for financial planning and consulting services if services are terminated after initial five-day period.
Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: SSW may impose a minimum annual fee for some clients at its discretion. Fee-only: Investment advisory services on a fee-only basis; fees are negotiable and based on assets under management or fixed fees.
Biloxi, MS
Louisiana · Mississippi
Smith Shellnut Wilson
2022 - Present (4 years)
Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC
2021 - Present (5 years)
Texas Capital Bank
2018 - 2021 (3 years)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
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