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James Laqua

Advisor at Raymond James Financial

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Location

Williston, ND 58801

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

12 years

About

James Laqua is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Laqua's work history includes roles at American State Bank & Trust Co. and service with the Williston Rural Fire Protection District. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a significant portion of its advisory business conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

General retirement planning Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees may be charged for planning and/or investment consulting services

Commissions

Commissions are charged in brokerage accounts when implementing financial plans or recommendations; fees and commissions may be offset or discounted for legacy clients.

Project-based

Hourly rates for planning and/or investment consulting services generally up to $400 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees generally up to $400 per hour; fees may also be fixed (flat) dollar amounts or a percentage of assets under advisement not to exceed 2.25%

Location

223 Main Street

Williston, ND 58801

Most active in

North Dakota · Texas

Work history

Williston Rurual Fire Protection District

2023 - Present (3 years)

American State Bank & Trust Co.

2015 - Present (11 years)

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors INC.

2014 - Present (12 years)

Raymond james Financial Services, Inc.

2014 - Present (12 years)

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