# James Hamilton

> James Hamilton is a fee-only financial advisor at PDS Planning in Dublin, Ohio. PDS Planning reports charging fixed fees on its Form ADV.

Page: https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-hamilton/
Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** PDS Planning
- **Based in:** Dublin, Ohio
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $2.17B across 3,159 accounts
- **CRD:** 2491211 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2491211)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in OH
- **Firm size:** 19 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.pdsplanning.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is James Hamilton a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: James holds no broker registration, and PDS Planning 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, PDS Planning, reports charging fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is James Hamilton based?

James Hamilton is based in Dublin, Ohio.

### Is James Hamilton registered with the SEC?

Yes. James Hamilton is registered as an investment adviser representative in OH (CRD 2491211), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does PDS Planning manage?

PDS Planning reports $2.17B across 3,159 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact James Hamilton?

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

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2491211): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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