JC

James D. Copper

SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Monroe, TN
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CRD#: 1006730
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Professional summary


James David Copper, CFP®, who also goes by James David Cooper, Jim Copper, is a registered financial advisor currently at SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Monroe, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 12 exams.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James David Cooper | Jim Copper

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

February 15, 2012 - Present

SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 159255
Monroe, TN
Past

February 15, 2012 - December 31, 2015

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

March 29, 2000 - February 16, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

March 2, 2000 - February 16, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

May 23, 1986 - March 22, 2000

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

November 15, 1981 - April 4, 2000

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 159255 / SEC#: 801-73087

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Tennessee
(5/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/15/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 10/12/1993
NYSE Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm


SC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 159255 / SEC#: 801-73087

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Professional Dr. Ste 201, Springfield, IL 62703
Mailing Address
Phone number
(217) 753-4020
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,063
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 705,730,199

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Company Information


SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 159255Monroe, TN

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