James McManus
Credentials: AAMS®, CMFC®Suite 501
New Haven, Connecticut, 06511
Business Philosophy
I believe success should be measured not just by your financial well-being, but by how confident you feel about your future. My mission is to help you reach your financial goals through a personal relationship based on personalized, knowledgeable advice. This focus is designed to help you reach your goals, giving you greater confidence. Whether you're looking for investment strategies, retirement income, funding for your child's education, or estate or tax planning strategies, we'll work with you on your terms. We offer a broad range of financial products and services including mutual funds and certificates, as well as brokerage services and financial planning. We also offer flexibility in the way you work with us: online, with the help of an advisor, or both. The choice is yours.
1. What are your firm names?
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Registered Investment Advisor
Ameriprise Financial
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Broker Dealer
Ameriprise Financial
2. What is your type of RIA registration?
- SEC
3. Are you a sole practitioner or a member of a firm or team?
- Sole Practitioner
4. What is your relationship to your Registered Investment Advisor?
- Employee
5. What are your years of applicable financial service experience?
- 17 Years
6. Do you have any college degree(s)?
School
Degree
Major
7. Do you belong to any industry associations?
- No
8. What is your CRD or IARD number?
- 2637053
9. Do you hold any active securities licenses?
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 66
- Other
10. Which categories of financial services do you provide?
- Financial Planning Advice & Services
- Investment Advice & Services
- Insurance Advice & Services
11. Which planning services do you provide?
- Financial Plans
- Retirement Plans
- College Plans
- Charitable Plans
12. Which investment advisory services do you provide?
- Investment Strategy & Policy
- Risk Management
- Rebalancing
- Money Manager Selection
- Performance Reports
- Other
- Asset Allocation
- Tax Efficient Investing
13. If you make investment decisions for clients, how do you invest their assets?
- None (I do not provide discretionary advice)
14. How many clients (not accounts) do you currently service?
- Available Upon Request
15. What amount of client assets is currently under your management or advisement?
- Available Upon Request
16. What is your minimum fee for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
17. What is your minimum fee for your investment services?
- Did Not Provide
18. What is your minimum asset requirement for your investment services?
- $50,000
19. What is your minimum net worth requirement for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
20. What type of compensation do you receive for your planning services?
- Fixed Fees
21. What type of compensation do you receive for your investment advisory services?
- Asset Based Fees
22. Do you work with remote clients over the Internet and telephone?
- Yes
23. Do you hold any active insurance licenses?
- Life
- Fixed Annuity
- Variable Annuity
- Health Disability
- Long Term Care
24. Are you a Registered Investment Advisor or an Investment Advisor Representative?
- Yes
25. Do you acknowledge you are a fiduciary when you provide financial advice and services for fees?
- Yes
26. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment advisory services?
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Illinois
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Vermont
27. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment and brokerage products?
28. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell insurance products?
- Connecticut
- Oregon
- Vermont
29. Do you have any compliance disclosures for the past 5 years?
- Investment Disclosures: No
- Insurance Disclosures: No
30. Do you have any criminal disclosures since you became an adult?
- Misdemeanors: No
- Felonies: No
31. How do investors view your ADV Part II?
- Available Upon Request
32. What languages do you speak fluently?
- Did Not Provide
33. What is your primary role?
- Planner/Advisor
34. Which investment products do you sell?
- Mutual Funds
- Commodities
- REITs
- Private Placements
35. Which insurance products do you sell?
- Life
- Fixed Annuities
- Variable Annuities
- Long Term Care
- Disability Income
- Business
- Executive
36. Do you provide tax advice and services?
- No
37. Do you provide legal advice and services?
- No
38. Do you provide any limited engagement services?
- Did Not Provide
39. What types of clients do you work with?
- Individuals
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Companies (Pension)
- Companies (Non-Pension)
40. Where does your first meeting with a prospective client take place?
- Investor Preference
41. Which companies act as custodians for your clients assets?
- Ameriprise Financial
42. What types of reports do you provide your clients and what is the frequency?
- Performance (Annually)
- Brokerage Statement (Monthly)
- Market Environment (Quarterly)
- Newsletters (Quarterly)
- Other (Not Applicable)
43. General Comments:
Did Not Provide
Certification
I certify all of the information in my professional profile is accurate and up-to-date.Most Recent Update: May 30, 2013