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James Shagawat |
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(866) 985-8976 |
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Business Description |
Our role at Baron Financial Group is to help accumulate assets, preserve wealth, organize your financial affairs, and make sure you are well-prepared for any circumstances you may encounter.
Our investment strategies use proven Nobel Prize winning principles of asset allocation and risk management to build broadly diversified customized portfolios. Our planning services include, but are not limited to: ongoing retirement planning specializing in efficient withdrawal strategies, review of estate documents and insurance policies, purchase and sale of real estate, giving arrangements to your children and coordination with your attorney and accountant.
Baron Financial Group is a true Fee-Only firm; there are no hidden fees or commissions. We are not paid to recommend any specific product. We work solely for you and are only compensated by you. Our decisions on your portfolio are 100% merit based. They are unbiased, independent and objective. As fiduciaries, we have a legal obligation to put your interests above our own. Therefore, there is a mutual goal between your success and our objectives.
A team of experts, not an individual, will keep your hard earned lifetime assets secure. |
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General Information |
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| States Licensed in: |
New Jersey, New York, Florida
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
10
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
4
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| Work Experience: |
In the industry for 10 years, Mr. Shagawat appears in such national publications as the Wall Street Journal, Smart Money Magazine, Bottom Line, and on broadcast television, including Nightly Business Report on PBS.
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Individual Investors
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Education |
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| James Shagawat is a graduate of Rutgers University Graduate School of Management and William Paterson University. He received his masters in business administration (M.B.A.) with concentrations in finance and marketing and was the recipient of numerous academic awards and scholarships during his studies. He is enrolled in the Certified Financial Planning Professional Education program gaining additional expertise with the College for Financial Planning. |
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| Investment Types: |
Mutual Funds, Commodities, Alternative Investments, Stocks, Bonds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Securities Licenses: |
Series 65
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| Financial Organization Memberships: |
Paladin Registry, Financial Planning Association (FPA), National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
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| Non-Financial Organization Memberships: |
Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council
Board member Boys & Girls Club
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
10 - 99 employees
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| I work with clients as part of a team: |
Yes
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| Firm's Number of Clients: |
200
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| Firm's Number of Planning Clients: |
200
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| Firm's Number of Managed Clients: |
200
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| Assets Managed by Firm: |
$150,000,000
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Compliance |
| Registered Investment Advisor: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| I am an acknowledged fiduciary: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| Fee Structure: |
I am a fee-only financial professional
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| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
$500,000
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| Compensation Methods: |
Based on Assets
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| Prepared By: |
James Shagawat |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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The group has members with: CFP®, MBA, CPA, CRPS®, CDFA ™ |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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Our purpose is to protect and grow your wealth, organize your affairs and prepare you for all financial circumstance that you will encounter. You will receive a customized strategy for your investments which will position you to protect and grow your assets. Based upon empirically proven and Nobel Prize winning methods, this proven strategy is tailor made to meet your needs. |
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What services do you offer? |
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Investment Management and Financial Planning
Advisor is available to accompany client to meetings or participate in teleconferences with accountants, insurance agents, and attorneys as requested.
Emphasis on educating the client on financial issues |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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We work as a team. There will always be at least two advisors working together for you. |
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How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services? |
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Our fees vary by the size of your portfolio and will be thoroughly reviewed during our first meeting with you, which does not obligate you to become a client. |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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No two investors are the same. They have different risk tolerances, ages, cash flow needs, objectives.... customized plans are designed to make opportunities. |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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What services do you provide? What are your specialties? |
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Unlike other financial advisors, we are unencumbered by ties to specific products or institutional requirements. Our investment recommendations are fair, objective and focused exclusively on meeting the objectives of those we serve. |
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What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage? |
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We have over 80 years combined experience |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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Why should I choose you as my financial advisor? |
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Our strength is our financial knowledge, RIAs, with the highest qualifications in the industry. We are unencumbered by incentives or compensation from outside interests for the sale of any products. The client-advisor relationship includes all senior partners of the firm, ensuring the best thinking of the team. We sign a fiduciary oath that requires us to be legally responsible to only you. |
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What are your qualifications? |
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Combined, we have: CFP®, CRPS®, CDFA ™, MBA, CPA |
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How many years of experience do you have? |
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We have over 80 years combined experience |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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