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James Blackwelder

Anchor Investment Management · Columbia, South Carolina

James Blackwelder is a fee-only financial advisor at Anchor Investment Management in Columbia, South Carolina, who holds the CFP credential. James focuses on retirement planning. Anchor Investment Management reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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FirmAnchor Investment Management
Based in Columbia, South Carolina
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Fixed fees
Assets under management$1.52B across 2,159 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in SC · CRD 3199096
Exams passedSeries 63 (1999) · Series 65 (2021)
Firm size17 employees
Disclosures Reported; see the SEC record
Websitewww.anchorinvestmentmanagement.com
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How James's firm compares

  • Anchor Investment Management's average account is about $702,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 2,159 accounts).

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Questions about James

Is James Blackwelder a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: James holds no broker registration, and Anchor Investment Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does James charge for financial advice?

James's firm, Anchor Investment Management, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is James Blackwelder based?

James Blackwelder is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

What does James specialize in?

James's specialties include retirement planning.

What credentials does James Blackwelder hold?

James Blackwelder holds the CFP credential.

Is James Blackwelder registered with the SEC?

Yes. James Blackwelder is registered as an investment adviser representative in SC (CRD 3199096), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026. The record lists disclosures; see the SEC record for details.

How much does Anchor Investment Management manage?

Anchor Investment Management reports $1.52B across 2,159 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact James Blackwelder?

Through James's website, www.anchorinvestmentmanagement.com.

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