UBS Financial Services
47yrs
Top advisor by experience at UBS Financial Services
33yrs
James Ryan is a fiduciary financial advisor in Dallas, Texas, with 33 years in the industry. James joined Prospera Financial Services in 2020, after seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors and five years at A. G. Edwards & Sons. James holds the CFP® designation.
One of 3926 advisors with offices in Dallas, and one of 3530 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience33 years (since 1993)
How that compares ?Top 9% by experience in Texas
Office5429 LBJ Freeway Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75240
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$681,918
Advisors at the firm270
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Prospera Financial Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2020 – nowProspera Financial Services, Inc.Current firm
- 2012 – 2020
- 2008 – 2012Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 2003 – 2008A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask James
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Prospera Financial Services at 972-581-3000 and ask for James Ryan. James works from the Dallas, TX office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1993, about 33 years. Top 9% by experience in Texas.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is James paid?
Prospera Financial Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask James for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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