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James Raper
Full name on record: James Christopher Raper
Financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Management
James Raper is a financial advisor in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with 4 years in the industry. James joined Guardian Wealth Management in 2022, a firm offering financial planning and investment management. James holds the CPA/PFS designation.
At a glance
Experience4 years (since 2022)
How that compares ?4 years in the industry
Office736 Market Street Suite 1320, Chattanooga, TN 37402
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$1.17 million
Advisors at the firm6
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Guardian Wealth Management
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businesses
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CPA/PFS
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
None listed.
Career
- 2022 – nowGuardian Wealth Management, LLCCurrent firm
Questions to ask James
Tailored to James’s registration and firm.
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- 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 Guardian Wealth Management at 423-510-0409 and ask for James Raper. James works from the Chattanooga, TN office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2022, about 4 years. 4 years in the industry.
What licenses does James hold?
No exams are listed on the official record.
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?
Guardian Wealth Management 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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