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James Schaefer
Financial advisor at LPL Financial
James Schaefer has worked in the financial industry for 15 years and is a financial advisor based in Rochester, New York. James has been with LPL Financial since 2026; before that, James spent a year at MML Investors Services. James holds the ChFC designation.
At a glance
Experience15 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 50% of advisors in New York
Office745 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14612
FirmLPL Financial
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 ?1 state
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
ChFC
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- May 2026 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- May 2025 – Feb 2026MML Investors Services, LLCPreviously
Contact James
745 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14612Office · Get directions Firm main line(704) 733-3300Headquarters: LPL Financial · Fort Mill, SC Facebook pageLPL Financial
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call LPL Financial at (704) 733-3300 and ask for James Schaefer. James works from the Rochester, NY office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2011, about 15 years. More experience than 50% of advisors in New York.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
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 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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