James’ primary focus is managing the service offering that the Aptus team provides independent advisors. He works closely with existing, new, and prospective service clients to ensure investment processes and framework are well documented and communicated.
Background & Education
James has worked as an advisor and closely with advisors since 2010. He most recently came from TD Ameritrade Institutional working with RIAs in a variety of practice management areas and assisting breakaway brokers in the process of going independent.
James is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. He completed his certificate program in Financial Planning from Southern Methodist University.
Outside The Office
James lives in the Grapevine, TX with his wife, Courtney and two sons. He enjoys anything related to music, sports, and travel. .
Why Aptus?
“I had the benefit of getting to know the Aptus crew as I managed the relationship from the brokerage side before joining. The integrity, culture, and ability to be nimble in order to deliver true custom services to advisors and clients made the move over a no-brainer.”