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James Maples
Financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services
Based in Goldsboro, North Carolina, James Maples is a fiduciary financial advisor with 2 years of industry experience. James has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2025. First Command Advisory Services offers financial planning and investment management and is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 32 advisors with offices in Goldsboro, and one of 31 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience2 years (since 2025)
How that compares ?2 years in the industry
OfficeGoldsboro, NC
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$214,697
Advisors at the firm1,025
States licensed ?1 state
Services through First Command Advisory Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businesses
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- Feb 2025 – nowFirst Command Advisory ServicesCurrent firm
Questions to ask James
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- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- 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 First Command Advisory Services at 817-731-8621 and ask for James Maples. James works from the Goldsboro, NC office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2025, about 2 years. 2 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?
First Command Advisory Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, 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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