Raymond James & Associates
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Huntington
24yrs
James Karnes has worked in the financial industry for 24 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Huntington, West Virginia. After five years at Citigroup Global Markets, James joined Morgan Stanley in 2009, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 75 advisors with offices in Huntington, and one of 71 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience24 years (since 2002)
How that compares ?More experience than 70% of advisors nationwide
Office1200 Third Avenue Suite 100, Huntington, WV 25701
FirmMorgan Stanley
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$670,481
Advisors at the firm23,156
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Morgan Stanley
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- 2009 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2004 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Contact James
(914) 225-5510Firm headquarters in Purchase, NY. Ask for James. 1200 Third Avenue Suite 100Huntington, WV 25701Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.MORGANSTANLEY.COM
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for James Karnes. James works from the Huntington, WV office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2002, about 24 years. More experience than 70% of advisors 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?
Morgan Stanley reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask James for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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