Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Westlake Village
33yrs
Based in Westlake Village, California, James Murray is a fiduciary financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. James has been with LPL Financial since 2025; before that, James spent nine years at Wells Fargo Advisors and seven years at Merrill. LPL Financial offers financial planning, investment management, and educational workshops and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 645 advisors with offices in Westlake Village, and one of 575 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience33 years (since 1993)
How that compares ?Top 10% by experience in California
Office2535 Townsgate Rd Suite 306, Westlake Village, CA 91361
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$399,489
Advisors at the firm23,459
States licensed ?1 state
Services through LPL Financial
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- Feb 2025 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- 2016 – 2025
- 2009 – 2016MerrillPreviously
- 2006 – 2009Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
- 2004 – 2006UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
- 1997 – 2004Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Contact James
(704) 733-3300Firm headquarters in Fort Mill, SC. Ask for James. 2535 Townsgate Rd Suite 306Westlake Village, CA 91361Office · Get directions Facebook pageLPL Financial
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call LPL Financial at (704) 733-3300 and ask for James Murray. James works from the Westlake Village, CA office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1993, about 33 years. Top 10% by experience in California.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed 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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