James
Guess

Smith Shellnut Wilson

CRD#7530115
Investment Advisor
in Ridgeland, MS

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About this Advisor

James Guess is a financial advisor based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, working with Smith Shellnut Wilson. James has previously held positions at Regions Financial Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank Of Dallas, Texas Capital Bank, Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC, and Smith Shellnut Wilson. James has passed the Series 65 regulatory exam and is registered to provide services in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Currently, James is part of Smith Shellnut Wilson, which operates out of Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm has one office and 16 employees. The firm manages assets totaling $7.2 billion and serves a variety of clients, including charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, selection of other advisers, and security rating services. The fee structure at Smith Shellnut Wilson includes asset-based and fixed fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 65

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Selection of other advisers, Security ratings or pricing services

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Fixed Fees

Office Location

661 Sunnybrook Road Suite 130
Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Smith Shellnut Wilson Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$7,233,687,387

MS Average: $479,240,389
Total Number of Employees

16

MS Average: 11
Total Number of Accounts

696

MS Average: 582
Average Account Size

$10,393,229

MS Average: $823,437

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Security ratings or pricing services

James Guess Work History

2022 - Present (2 years)

Smith Shellnut Wilson

2021 - Present (3 years)

Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC

2018 - 2021 (3 years)

Texas Capital Bank

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

Federal Home Loan Bank Of Dallas

2013 - 2014 (1 year)

Regions Financial Corporation

Disclosures

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Financial Advisors at Smith Shellnut Wilson

Belinda Fields
Ridgeland, MS
Michael Laurence
Ridgeland, MS
Kevin Fitzsimmons
Ridgeland, MS
Lauren Eikner
Ridgeland, MS
James Guess
Ridgeland, MS
David Williams
Ridgeland, MS
William Mckeithen
Ridgeland, MS
Matthew Thompson
Ridgeland, MS

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