James Olson
Advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC
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Advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC
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Firm
Western Wealth Management LLC
Location
Golden, CO 80401
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
42 years
James Olson is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2010 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a sole proprietor in a rental home business. Western Wealth Management LLC serves individuals, charitable and corporate entities, other advisers, and pension/retirement plan sponsors through comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional investment services. The firm operates as a decentralized network of 88 investment adviser representatives and employs a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, alternatives, and derivatives.
Based on Western Wealth Management LLC
Based on Western Wealth Management LLC
Flat fees ranging from $100 to $10,000 for financial planning and consulting services; flat fees up to 2.5% of AUM may also be applied for portfolio management in certain circumstances.
$0+: Up to 3.0% annually for Comprehensive Portfolio Management (maximum) - negotiable and may be flat fee or percentage-based $10,000 - $249,999: Up to 2.5% annually for LPL Optimum Market Portfolios Program (OMP) $250,000+: Up to 2.5% annually for LPL Personal Wealth Portfolios Program (PWP) $10,000+: Up to 2.5% annually for LPL Model Wealth Portfolios Program (MWP) $50,000+: Up to 3.0% annually for LPL Manager Access Select Program (MAS) $100,000+: Up to 3.0% annually for LPL Manager Access Network (MAN) $5,000+: 1.4% annually for LPL Guided Wealth Portfolios Program (GWP)
Some IARs are registered representatives of LPL and may earn commissions on securities sales.
$100 to $1,000 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.
Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $100 to $10,000 flat fee; hourly fees range from $100 to $1,000 per hour; ongoing fees available with automatic renewals.
14143 Denver Pkwy.,, Ste 450
Golden, CO 80401
Colorado
Western Wealth Management
2021 - Present (5 years)
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A
2015 - Present (11 years)
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association
2015 - 2021 (6 years)
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
2010 - 2021 (11 years)
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