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James Tewalt

Advisor at EPS Wealth Management

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Location

Glendale, AZ

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

19 years

About

James Tewalt is a financial advisor at EPS Wealth Management in Glendale, AZ, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Tewalt is involved in several business activities including legal document preparation, serving as a certified legal document preparer, and running a life and health insurance agency. He also operates a horse boarding business. EPS Wealth Management is a small registered investment advisor managing approximately $30.1 million for nearly 300 clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, and offers tailored strategies for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses.

Client services

Based on EPS Wealth Management

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on EPS Wealth Management

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on EPS Wealth Management

Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging from $950 to $5,000; flat or hourly fees for 'above and beyond' services

Percentage

1.20% annually

Commissions

Certain advisory persons are licensed insurance professionals and receive commissions for insurance products sold separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees at $250 per hour for ad-hoc financial planning and 'above and beyond' services

Other

Account minimum: $20,000 for individuals and high net worth individuals; $50,000 for businesses and charitable organizations (minimums may be waived at the Advisor's sole discretion) Minimum fee: Initial onboarding fee ranges from $950 to $2,500 depending on complexity Fee-only: Financial planning services stand-alone fixed fees ranging from $950 to $5,000; hourly financial planning at $250/hour; hourly fees not to exceed $250/hour for additional services

Location

Glendale, AZ

Most active in

Arizona · Texas

Work history

EPS Doc Prep LLC

2011 - Present (15 years)

Eps Ria, Llc

2011 - Present (15 years)

Tewalt's Kickin' Korral, LLC

1998 - Present (28 years)

Estate Planning Solutions Inc.

1994 - Present (32 years)

Disclosures

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