Kevin James
Advisor at October Effect Ltd.
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Advisor at October Effect Ltd.
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Location
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
20 years
Kevin James is a financial advisor at October Effect Ltd. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for over a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. October Effect Ltd. is a four-advisor team managing approximately $139 million, serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing diversified strategies that include technical analysis, leveraged funds, and derivatives.
Based on October Effect Ltd.
Based on October Effect Ltd.
Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting projects ranging from $1,000 to $10,000
$10,000 - $25,000: 1.60% annually $25,001 - $100,000: 1.50% annually $100,001 - $500,000: 1.30% annually $500,001 - $800,000: 1.20% annually $800,001 - $1,000,000: 1.05% annually $1,000,001 - $1,500,000: 0.90% annually $1,500,001 - $2,100,000: 0.80% annually Over $2,100,001+: 0.70% annually
Investment Advisor Representatives receive external compensation as registered representatives of Gradient Securities, LLC and as licensed insurance agents; less than 5% of total revenue from these activities
$150 per hour
Aggressive Derivative Portfolio: 0.70% annual fee plus 20% performance fee when net return exceeds 30%; Aggressive Income Portfolio: 0.50% annual fee plus 5% performance fee when net return exceeds 12%
Account minimum: $10,000 Fee-only: Hourly fees generally $150 per hour; Fixed fees from $1,000 to $10,000 per project for financial planning and consulting services
One Columbus Center, Suite 651 A
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Texas · Virginia
October Effect, LTD
2024 - Present (2 years)
Sole Proprietor dba Kevin James
2023 - Present (3 years)
October Effect, LTD
2023 - Present (3 years)
Gradient Securities
2023 - Present (3 years)
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
2012 - 2023 (11 years)
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
2011 - 2023 (12 years)
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