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28yrs

James Mitchell

Financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors

James Mitchell has worked in the financial industry for 28 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Boston, Massachusetts. After five years at Brightplan and less than a year at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, James joined Voya Financial Advisors in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers. James holds the CFP® designation.

One of 3765 advisors with offices in Boston, and one of 3311 fiduciaries.

Boston, MA 02210CFP®Top 20% by experience in BostonFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience28 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 20% by experience in Boston
Office121 Seaport Boulevard 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02210
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$236,678
Advisors at the firm745
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Voya Financial Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Designations

CFP®

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. Mar 2026 – now
  2. 2021 – 2026
    Brightplan LLCPreviously
  3. Jul 2018 – Aug 2018
    Fidelity Personal and Workplace AdvisorsPreviously
  4. 2005 – 2018

Questions to ask James

Tailored to James’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. 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 Voya Financial Advisors at (800) 356-2906 and ask for James Mitchell. James works from the Boston, MA office.

How long has James been a financial advisor?

James has been in the industry since 1999, about 28 years. Top 20% by experience in Boston.

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?

Voya Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. 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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