James A. Marquez, CFP®
SENIOR wealth advisor | Partner
James Marquez, CFP®, is a senior wealth advisor and partner at Capstone Financial Advisors. He works closely with his clients to help them understand and navigate their financial future – whatever it may hold.
Invested in your future
James believes that an essential part of guiding clients through financial decisions is building close relationships. He spends the time getting to know each of the individuals and families he sees, including their personal, professional, and financial goals and objectives.
Building community
James lives with his wife, son, and two dogs in the southern suburbs of Chicago. When not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and giving back to the community. He speaks on the importance of financial literacy to local organizations and universities and spends time at his alma mater’s (the University of Illinois) financial planning club, where he shares information and insight with students considering a career in the field. In addition, he volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House at Christmas time, preparing meals, helping put up holiday decorations, and cleaning the living areas for families to enjoy.
James is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. James is proud of his hard work to achieve his CFP® at a young age. Only 5% of CFPs are under the age of 29. Latinos represent less than 5% of all CFPs as well, another community of which he is proud to be a part.
James' Perspectives
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Wealth Advisor James A. Marquez, CFP® was quoted in the article, “7 Ways To Balance Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio” published by Go Banking Rates.
Secure 2.0 introduces several changes to workplace retirement plans to increase saving opportunities for employees. With additional provisions going into effect, now’s the time for employees to assess their contribution plan and make changes as needed.
Thanks to higher inflation rates and stock market volatility, Series I savings bonds (I bonds) are currently a hot topic. Everyone’s understandably looking to make sure their money is saved and invested wisely.
When people talk about the stock market, they often talk about the big names like Apple, Amazon, or Google. Whether they’re up or down and the reasons behind the change make headlines, so when it’s time to invest, they seem like the logical places to start.
Wealth Advisor James Marquez, CFP® was quoted in the article, “Top Retirement Investment Strategy in a Post-Pandemic World? 7 Experts Chime In” published by SophisticatedInvestor.com.
Wealth Advisor James Marquez, CFP® was quoted in the article, “Stung by the stock market, Gen Z and millennials still shun advisors” published by Financial Planning.
Brokerage accounts are often overlooked as a way to save and invest for retirement. We outline reasons why this type of account can be just as important as a 401(k) or IRA.
As parents, we want to give our children the tools they need to be successful. Here, we discuss a couple steps you can take to lay the foundation for your child’s financial success.
Estate planning is like an orchestra. Each instrument, while impressive on its own, fulfills a unique purpose. When combined, these “instruments” can create a masterpiece.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) were first established in 2003 under the Medical Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act. Since 2011, the amount in HSAs has grown from about $6.76 million to $22.21 million in 2017.
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