Novem Group
45yrs
Top advisor by experience at Novem Group
31yrs
Based in Topsfield, Massachusetts, James Ugone is a fiduciary financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. James has been with Novem Group since 2014; before that, James spent less than a year at American Portfolios Advisors. Novem Group offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 21 advisors with offices in Topsfield, and one of 19 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience nationwide
Office7 Grove Street Suite 301, Topsfield, MA 01983
FirmNovem Group
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$390,736
Advisors at the firm22
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Novem Group
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
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Licenses
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Career
- Dec 2014 – Dec 2014American Portfolios Advisors, Inc.Previously
- 2014 – nowNovem GroupCurrent firm
- 2006 – 2014American Portfolios Advisors, Inc.Previously
Contact James
(585) 348-9525Firm headquarters in Rochester, NY. Ask for James. 7 Grove Street Suite 301Topsfield, MA 01983Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.NOVEMGROUP.COM
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Novem Group at (585) 348-9525 and ask for James Ugone. James works from the Topsfield, MA office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1996, about 31 years. Top 15% by experience nationwide.
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?
Novem Group 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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