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James Raper

Guardian Wealth Management · Chattanooga, Tennessee

James Raper is a fee-only financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Management in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who holds the PFS credential. Guardian Wealth Management reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmGuardian Wealth Management
Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Assets under management$411.1M across 1,213 accounts
CredentialsPFS
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in TN · CRD 7637561
Firm size11 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.guardianwealth.com

How James's firm compares

  • Guardian Wealth Management's average account is about $339,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,213 accounts).

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Questions about James

Is James Raper a fee-only financial advisor?

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

Where is James Raper based?

James Raper is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What credentials does James Raper hold?

James Raper holds the PFS credential.

Is James Raper registered with the SEC?

Yes. James Raper is registered as an investment adviser representative in TN (CRD 7637561), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Guardian Wealth Management manage?

Guardian Wealth Management reports $411.1M across 1,213 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact James Raper?

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

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

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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