James Mwombela, CFP®, CSLP®

James Mwombela, CFP®, CSLP®

Financial Planner

The Hour

  • Ask a financial advisor anything about investing in one hour
  • No commissions, products, or sales pitch
$200one time
Next Available: 9/9/2026 1:00 PM

The Plan

  • An 8 week program to achieve a strategic plan for your financial life
  • Get an 8+ page financial plan
  • $0 due now, pay after your 1st meeting
$3,500one time
Next Available: September 2026

The Ongoing

  • Ongoing support and accountability when you need it
  • Quarterly video calls & unlimited emails
  • Annual 2 page financial checkup
$200/ month
(billed $600 every three months)
10/10 spots available!
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About James

11
years of experience
205
The Hour meetings
12
The Plan engagements
4.98
average review

Bio

I usually get to the heart of your financial situation and goals within the first 5-15 minutes of the call. I specialize in helping clients plan major life transitions such as retirement, FIRE and Coast FIRE, career transitions, sabbaticals, going back to school, and starting a family. My other specialty is in the emotional/behavioral side of money. I help you make financial decisions based on your goals, emotions, and values instead of basing things purely on the numbers. I have helped many clients uncover the stories in their head around money, let go of unhelpful mindsets around money, and transform their relationship with money for the better. My goal is to help you balance saving money with living your best life today while making your finances as simple as possible. By the time our meeting is over, you will have gained important financial knowledge and feel empowered to make the right financial decisions!

I Can Help You With

401k rollover
Budgeting
Estate planning
Getting started with investing
Insurance
Investing for kids
Portfolio review
Roth conversions
Student loans
Tax planning

I Enjoy Working With

Business owners
Families with children
FI/RE
Healthcare professionals
Millennials / Gen Z
Pre-Retirees
Public service professionals
Retirees
Young couples

Personal Stuff

I live in Durham, NC with my wife Rachel, our son Joey, and our very sweet and friendly pittie named Riley. In my personal time I love watching sports, working out, cooking, and exploring the outdoors.

Education & Designations

Certified Financial Planner
Certified Student Loan Professional
UNC Chapel Hill
Bachelors of Arts in Economics

Experience

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can ask anything related to investing or personal finance! We are here to help you put your money in the right places so you can reach your financial goals.

The Hour: You'll fill out a short intake form so we can learn about you and your goals for our meeting! In your Nectarine account, you can also enter your personal financial information (net worth and budget details) as well as upload files to your Secure File Vault. We also recommend that you have any necessary account login information ready.

The Plan and The Ongoing: You'll get access to a financial planning portal where you can share your numbers, link your accounts, and upload the requested documents (we'll share a list).

The Hour: Yes, you will receive an email summary with important takeaways and resources so you'll know what to do next.

The Plan: Yes, you will receive a 8+ page roadmap on your full financial picture with detailed information on the next steps. Your advisor will be available to help you implement any items.

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment. Just click the reschedule link in your confirmation email or in your Nectarine account.

Yes, the meeting can be recorded for your records and made available in your Nectarine account shortly after your meeting. You can request for the recording to be turned off at any time or message us or your advisor before your meeting to request that the recording is never turned on. You can also request for the recording to be permanently deleted at any time.

We are confident that you will have a great experience, but if it did not meet your expectations just let us know & we'll refund 100% of your money. We're trying to make you rich, not sell you junk!
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James Mwombela, CFP®, CSLP® — Fiduciary Financial Advisor | Nectarine