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Paladin Research Report For:

James Elios

Elios Financial Group, Inc.

AIF®ChFC®CLU®
30700 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
440-617-9100

About James Elios

Elios Financial Group, founded in 2002, is a financial planning and investment management firm (wealth management) dedicated to serving the unique needs of pre-retirees and retirees in the evaluation, analysis and implementation of a well-conceived financial, retirement and investment plan. We use the latest of technology to create customized financial plans and investment portfolios to help clients pursue their financial goals. We are unconstrained in independence and flexibility in offering financial advice and investment management services.

WE ARE PASSIONATE ADVOCATES OF SMART MONEY MANAGEMENT.

MISSION:

ENVISION | ENLIGHTEN | ENRICH

We build long-term relationships by helping clients Envision their dreams, Enlighten them to make informed financial decisions through education, and provide service which ultimately Enriches their lives.

VALUE PROPOSITION We provide highly personal and customized service with the ability to analyze complex situations and offer sophisticated solutions and advice on an objective, mutual beneficial and professional manner.

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General Information

Firm Start Year
  • 1996
No. of Employees
  • 5-9
CRD#
  • 2681022
Firm CRD#
  • 119873
Name of Broker/Dealer
  • Private Client Services, Inc.
Name of Custodial Firm
  • Charles Schwab, Fidelity
States Licensed in
  • OH, CA, FL, IL, IN, NC, NJ, NY, TX, WV
Years of Experience in Financial Services
  • 30
Number of Years with Current Firm
  • 25
Work Experience
  • Elios Financial Group, Inc. - Nov. 1998- Present LPL Financial 1998- Present Lincoln Financial Advisors - 1996-1998 Minnesota Mutual = 1991-1995 National City Bank 1988-1991
Work with the following types of clients
  • Individual Investors
Advisory Services Provided
  • Financial Planning for Businesses, Tax Advice and Services, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Education Funding and Planning, Risk Management, Money Management

Compliance

Registered Investment Advisor
  • Yes
Registered Representative
  • Yes
Investment Advisor Representative
  • Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary
  • Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years
  • I have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years
  • I have a clean record

Qualifications & Membership

Certifications, Accreditations & Designations
  • CLU®, ChFC®, AIF®
Securities Licenses
  • Series 7, Series 24, Series 63, Series 65
Insurance and Annuity Licenses
  • Annuity, Health, Life, Variable Life, Long Term Care, Variable Annuity
Financial Organization Memberships
  • Society of Financial Services Professionals

Firm Information

Firm's Number of Clients
  • 250
Firm's Number of Planning Clients
  • 200
Firm's Number of Managed Clients
  • 200
Assets Managed by Firm
  • 250,000,000
Advisor's Number of Clients
  • 125
Advisor's Number of Managed Clients
  • 125
Advisor's Number of Planning Clients
  • 125
Assets Managed by Advisor
  • 250,000,000

Compensation and Fees

Fee Structure
  • Fee-Only
Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts
  • 500,000
Compensation Methods
  • Based on Assets, Hourly, Flat Fee
Fee % Based on Assets
  • 1%
Hourly Rate
  • 250
Flat Fee Rate
  • $200
Additional Details on Charges
  • Complimentary Second Opinion on your Investments and Taxes.

Education

MBA -

Baldwin Wallace University
September 1989 -September 1991

BSBA -

Bowling Green State University
August 1984 -May 1988

MBA -

Baldwin Wallace University
-

BSBA Finance and Marketing -

Bowling Green State University
-

Advanced Personal Finance -

American College
-

Disclosures

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http://www.eliosfinancial.com/

Additional Detailed Disclosures
https://www.paladinregistry.com/disclosure/1886553/paladinregistry-Elios-Financial-Group,-Inc.-detailed-disclosure.html

Disclaimer

Advisory services offered through Elios Financial Group Inc. A Securities Exchange Commission Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Securities offered through Private Client Services, member FINRA/SIPC. Elios Financial Group, Inc. and Private Client Services are unaffiliated entities.