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James Plotkin
Full name on record: James Lawrence Plotkin
Financial advisor at Private Management Group
James Plotkin is a fiduciary financial advisor in Carlsbad, California, with 25 years in the industry. James joined Private Management Group in 2018, a firm offering investment management. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets.
One of 457 advisors with offices in Carlsbad, and one of 416 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience25 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?More experience than 72% of advisors at Private Management Group
Office5650 EL Camino Real, Suite 223, Carlsbad, CA 92008
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets
Typical client at the firm ?$1.34 million
Advisors at the firm29
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Private Management Group
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutions
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Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2018 – nowPrivate Management Group Inc.Current firm
Contact James
5650 EL Camino Real, Suite 223Carlsbad, CA 92008Office · Get directions Firm main line(949) 752-7500Headquarters: Private Management Group · Irvine, CA Firm websitewww.privatemanagementgroup.com
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
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- 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 Private Management Group at (949) 752-7500 and ask for James Plotkin. James works from the Carlsbad, CA office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. More experience than 72% of advisors at Private Management Group.
What licenses does James hold?
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?
Private Management Group reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage. 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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