As Managing Partner at Burleson + Company, James oversees the firm and client relationships with open-mindedness and direction, aiming every day to do better for the clients and staff. Before Burleson + Company, he brought the same impassioned mindset and strong analytical skills to LETCO LMM as a derivatives trader and to Charles Schwab as an investment specialist. James received a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He has been married to his best friend, Angie, for more than 20 years, and they have two children, Daniel and Madeline. He enjoys reading, seeing live music and playing basketball.