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James Schaefer
Financial advisor at Captrust
James Schaefer has worked in the financial industry for 3 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Tampa, Florida. After a year at Truist Advisory Services and a year at LPL Financial, James joined Captrust in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 3079 advisors with offices in Tampa, and one of 2910 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience3 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?3 years in the industry
Office400 N. Tampa Street Suite 1800, Tampa, FL 33602
FirmCaptrust
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$2.54 million
Advisors at the firm951
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Captrust
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
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Licenses
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Career
- Jun 2026 – nowCaptrustCurrent firm
- May 2025 – Apr 2026Truist Advisory Services, Inc.Previously
- May 2024 – Apr 2025LPL Financial LLCPreviously
- Oct 2023 – Apr 2024Florida Financial Advisors, LLCPreviously
Contact James
(919) 870-6822Firm headquarters in Raleigh, NC. Ask for James. 400 N. Tampa Street Suite 1800Tampa, FL 33602Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.CAPTRUST.COM
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Captrust at (919) 870-6822 and ask for James Schaefer. James works from the Tampa, FL office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2023, about 3 years. 3 years in the industry.
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?
Captrust reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains. 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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