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James Ripley

RAI Wealth Management · Placentia, California

James Ripley is a fee-only financial advisor at RAI Wealth Management in Placentia, California, who holds the CFP credential. RAI Wealth Management reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmRAI Wealth Management
Based in Placentia, California
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Assets under management$159.7M across 562 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA, TX · CRD 1769858
Firm size5 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.richeyadvisors.com
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How James's firm compares

  • RAI Wealth Management's average account is about $284,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 562 accounts).

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Questions about James

Is James Ripley a fee-only financial advisor?

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

Where is James Ripley based?

James Ripley is based in Placentia, California.

What credentials does James Ripley hold?

James Ripley holds the CFP credential.

Is James Ripley registered with the SEC?

Yes. James Ripley is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and TX (CRD 1769858), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does RAI Wealth Management manage?

RAI Wealth Management reports $159.7M across 562 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact James Ripley?

Through James's website, www.richeyadvisors.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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