LPL Financial
42yrs
Top advisor by experience in McAllen
27yrs
James Cole Abbott Jr
Financial advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus &
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 19% by experience in Texas
Office4300 N. 10th Street Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Stifel, Nicolaus &
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2020 – nowStifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedCurrent firm
- 1999 – 2020Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask James
Tailored to James’s registration and firm.
- 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?
- 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?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Stifel, Nicolaus & at 314-342-2000 and ask for James Cole Abbott Jr. James works from the McAllen, TX office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 19% by experience in Texas.
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?
Stifel, Nicolaus & reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask James for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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