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James Tharin

Emerald Asset Management · Rocky Mount, North Carolina

James Tharin is a fee-only financial advisor at Emerald Asset Management in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, who holds the CFA credential. Emerald Asset Management reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmEmerald Asset Management
Based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Accepting new clientsYes
Assets under management$120.8M across 424 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in NC, TX · CRD 2187988
Exams passedSeries 63 (1992) · Series 65 (2001)
Firm size2 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websiteemeraldam.com
LinkedInProfile

How James's firm compares

  • Emerald Asset Management's average account is about $285,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 424 accounts).

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Questions about James

Is James Tharin a fee-only financial advisor?

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

Where is James Tharin based?

James Tharin is based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

What credentials does James Tharin hold?

James Tharin holds the CFA credential.

Is James Tharin registered with the SEC?

Yes. James Tharin is registered as an investment adviser representative in NC and TX (CRD 2187988), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Emerald Asset Management manage?

Emerald Asset Management reports $120.8M across 424 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact James Tharin?

Through James's website, emeraldam.com.

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