James Ugone
Advisor at Novem Group
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Firm
Novem Group
Location
Rochester, NY 14625
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
30 years
About
James Ugone is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Topsfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 22 years before joining Novem Group in 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Topsfield Financial Group, where he is a licensed insurance agent involved in occasional insurance sales. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combined fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis approach, managing portfolios across multiple asset classes with individualized Investment Policy Statements guiding portfolio construction.
Client services
Based on Novem Group
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Newsletters or periodicals
Educational seminars or workshops
Fee options
Flat fee (dollar amount or percentage of assets) available for financial planning; specific amounts not stated
$0 - $250,000: 2.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 2.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.75% Over $5,000,000+: 1.50%
Accepts compensation for sale of securities/products including commissions and asset-based sales charges
Hourly rates available for financial planning; specific amounts not stated
Fee-only: Flat fees or hourly rates available for financial planning
Location
350 Linden Oaks, Suite 140
Rochester, NY 14625
Most active in
James U has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Illinois · Maine · Massachusetts · Michigan · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Vermont · Washington
Work history
OSAIC
2024 - 2024 (1 year)
Novem Group, Inc.
2014 - Present (12 years)
American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.
2002 - 2024 (22 years)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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