FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long have you been in business?

James Whiddon founded James Whiddon & Associates in 1986. The firm later changed its name to JWA Financial Group, Inc.

What are your qualifications?

Our advisors are Certified Financial Planner^® practitioners, the industry’s highest standard. They also hold master's degrees in Financial Services and Economics. The firm is a Registered Investment Advisor, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is your investment philosophy?

Our philosophy is rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory, a Nobel-Prize winning system of combining asset classes that historically move diversely of one another. We avoid the ineffective practices of stock-picking, market-timing and return chasing by investing client portfolios in institutional asset class funds, which allow effective implementation of the Market Return Portfolio™.

What type of clients do you work with?

The majority of our clients are retired or within five years of retirement. They are typically between 50 and 75 years of age with portfolios that usually range in size between $500,000 and $5 million.

Will you work with out-of-town clients?

Yes. JWA has clients in all four corners of the country. Our straightforward approach to financial planning and investing, along with factors such as an efficient business model, a highly qualified staff and modern technology allow us to provide services to investors across the nation.

How do you get paid?

JWA Financial Group is paid only through fees collected directly from clients. We receive no revenue from commissions or incentives.

How much, in assets, does your firm manage?

JWA Financial Group, Inc. manages approximately $425 million in client assets.

Is there a minimum investment?

Generally, JWA works with client portfolios valued at $500,000 and above.

Where will my account be held?

Client accounts are held at third-party custodians—Schwab Institutional, TD Ameritrade or Fidelity—according to client preference.

How will my account be serviced and maintained?

Your account will be routinely monitored and reviewed to ensure it stays in alignment with your written Investment Policy Statement. When necessary, your portfolio mix will be rebalanced to preserve your asset allocation and generate income when needed.

Where are you located?

Our physical address is 6200 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 180, Dallas, TX 75240. Directions are available here.

How do I get started?

Our Services page includes specific information on our financial planning and investment management process.

 

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