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James Eckley

Advisor at Hardworking Capital Advisors, LLC

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Firm

Hardworking Capital Advisors, LLC

Location

Palm Desert, CA 92211

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

33 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning services range from $250 to $35,000; Strategic Wealth Planner flat fees range from $895 to $1,800 annually; Carefree Solutions flat fees range from $2,400 to $50,000 annually.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.35% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.15% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.75% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.70% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001+: 0.50%

Commissions

Insurance products sold by associated persons earn commissions separate from advisory fees; representatives may also earn commissions as registered representatives of a broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly consultation services at $350/hour; financial planning hourly fees up to $500/hour (negotiable).

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 (generally) with negotiable exceptions Fee-only: Hourly consultation services at $350/hour; Financial planning hourly fees up to $500/hour; flat fees for financial planning services range from $250 to $35,000; Strategic Wealth Planner flat fees range from $895 to $1,800 annually; Carefree Solutions flat fees range from $2,400 to $50,000 annually.

Work history

Cetera Advisor Networks Llc

2017 - 2019 (2 years)

Hardworking Capital Advisors, LLC

2017 - Present (9 years)

Girard Securities

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

KIPP Financial Group, Inc.

2011 - 2017 (6 years)

NPB Financial Group LLC

2010 - 2017 (7 years)

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