Supreme Alliance
47yrs
Top advisor for experience in Charlotte
47yrs
James Archibald Hardison IV
Financial advisor at Stephens
At a glance
Experience47 years (since 1980)
How that compares ?Top 1% for experience in Charlotte
Office4521 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
FirmStephens
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Stephens
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2010 – nowStephensCurrent firm
- Jun 2009 – Jul 2010Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2001 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Questions to ask James
Tailored to James’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
About James
How do I contact James?
Call Stephens at 501-377-2000 and ask for James Archibald Hardison IV. James works from the Charlotte, NC office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1980, about 47 years. Top 1% for experience in Charlotte.
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?
Stephens reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains. 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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