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James Howard

Howard Financial Services · Dallas, Texas

James Howard is a fee-only financial advisor at Howard Financial Services in Dallas, Texas, who holds the PFS credential. Howard Financial Services reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmHoward Financial Services
Based in Dallas, Texas
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Assets under management$1.40B across 1,276 accounts
CredentialsPFS
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in TX · CRD 4362521
Firm size24 employees
Disclosures Reported; see the SEC record
Websitewww.hfs-wm.com

How James's firm compares

  • Howard Financial Services's average account is about $1.1 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,276 accounts).

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Questions about James

Is James Howard a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: James holds no broker registration, and Howard Financial Services 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, Howard Financial Services, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is James Howard based?

James Howard is based in Dallas, Texas.

What credentials does James Howard hold?

James Howard holds the PFS credential.

Is James Howard registered with the SEC?

Yes. James Howard is registered as an investment adviser representative in TX (CRD 4362521), 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 Howard Financial Services manage?

Howard Financial Services reports $1.40B across 1,276 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact James Howard?

Through James's website, www.hfs-wm.com.

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Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : 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 : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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