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James Hargrave - Verified Fiduciary Advisor
Verified Fiduciary Advisor

James Hargrave

PILLAR FINANCIAL PLANNING

5.0(1)
Min $0
Certifications
CFP®
CLU
Specialties
Business Owners
Small Business Planning
Healthcare
Employment and Employer Plan Benefits
Employer Retirement Plans
Tax Planning
Contact
401-206-4586‬
jhargrave@pillarfinancialplanning.net
520 Cedar Falls Ct
Raymore, MO 64083
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Professional Details
Individual CRD
6199084
Firm CRD
335717
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About my services

I help business owners and physicians save taxes, retire early, reduce portfolio fees, take their bucket list trips, and increase their retirement spending. Who We Help: I work with business owners and 1099 physicians in their 30s to 50s who face complex financial decisions. Most of our clients come to us for help with: 1. Reducing high tax burdens, including Federal, State, and FICA taxes 2. Managing large capital gains, from selling stocks, businesses, or real estate 3. Balancing life today with future wealth by making thoughtful decisions about spending, saving, and living fully. What I Do: We take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to your finances: 1. Deep-Dive Review by analyzing your income, expenses, tax returns, employer benefits, insurance policies, estate documents, and investments. 2. Customized Planning where we together identify the areas that need attention. Whether it's tax strategy, investment planning, or aligning your family around a shared vision. 3. Team-Based Execution by deciding on who is responsible for action items. We can coordinate with trusted CPAs, EAs, tax attorneys, estate planners, and insurance specialists to implement your plan and keep it running smoothly. What You Get: 1. More money in your pocket by reducing your lifetime taxable income 2. Confidence in complex decisions with a clear understanding of your trade-offs 3. A trusted financial team taking the weight of execution off your shoulders 4. A unified family vision with everyone aligned on values, goals, and next steps

Fee Model
Flat Fee / Retainer

$4,000 Upfront and $250 a month

Hourly Fee

$250 an Hour

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Total Clients

14

Average Account Size

$52,570.93

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Verified Fiduciary Status

This advisor has been verified as a fiduciary and is legally obligated to act in your best interest. They do not sell commissionable products and their recommendations are based solely on what's best for you.

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Member Since: 01/26
✓ No Commission Products

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Complete Directory of Verified Fiduciary Financial Advisors on Fiduciary Check

Below is the complete list of 26 verified fee-only fiduciary financial advisors who have earned the Orange Check badge on Fiduciary Check. All advisors are legally bound to act in their clients best interests and operate under a fee-only compensation structure.

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