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27yrs

James Patrick Murray

Financial advisor at LPL Financial

Based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, James Patrick Murray is a fiduciary financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. James has been with LPL Financial since 2025; before that, James spent 14 years at SCF Investment Advisors and four years at Next Financial Group. James holds the CFP® designation.

One of 174 advisors with offices in Highlands Ranch, and one of 157 fiduciaries.

Highlands Ranch, COCFP®Top 17% by experience in ColoradoFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 17% by experience in Colorado
OfficeHighlands Ranch, CO
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 ?2 states

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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Designations

CFP®

Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

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

Career

  1. May 2025 – now
    LPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
  2. 2010 – 2025
    SCF Investment Advisors, Inc.Previously
  3. 2006 – 2010
    Next Financial Group, Inc.Previously
  4. 2004 – 2006
    Ameritas Investment Company, LLCPreviously

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. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. 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 LPL Financial at 704-733-3300 and ask for James Patrick Murray. James works from the Highlands Ranch, CO office.

How long has James been a financial advisor?

James has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 17% by experience in Colorado.

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?

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 2, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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