James Ballor
About James Ballor
James Ballor is a Private Client Investment Consultant currently working at TD Ameritrade and Mariner Wealth Advisors, with extensive experience in the financial services industry.
Current Positions
James Ballor is currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors starting in 2021. Concurrently, he also holds the title of Private Client Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade since 2017. He operates out of the Greater Chicago Area, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial services industry.
Previous Employment
James Ballor's career includes a notable role at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Client Service Senior Specialist II from 2016 to 2017. Before that, he worked at Ogrizovich Financial Management as a Wealth Management Advisor from 2015 to 2016. He also served Fidelity Investments as an Account Executive for three years from 2012 to 2015. His experience extends further with a position as Branch Manager at E*TRADE Financial Corporation from 2010 to 2011, and a significant tenure at Charles Schwab where he was Vice President/Branch Manager from 1992 to 2009.
Educational Background
James Ballor holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from Grand Valley State University. He furthered his education in financial planning by achieving his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification from the College for Financial Planning, which he completed in 2022.
Professional Expertise
James Ballor has built a robust career in financial services, with substantial roles ranging from client service to wealth management. His expertise includes wealth advising, client service, and branch management across notable firms such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Ogrizovich Financial Management, Fidelity Investments, E*TRADE Financial Corporation, and Charles Schwab.