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James M. Meade

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CRD#: 1047887
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Montgomery Meade, who also goes by Jim Meade, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. James had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Meade

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 1, 2005 - September 7, 2016

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 135288
MERIDIAN, ID
Past

May 30, 2002 - November 1, 2005

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 31, 2002 - June 7, 2002

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 23, 2002 - June 14, 2002

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 1, 1999 - January 9, 2002

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7665
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 17, 1998 - July 1, 1999

FIRST SECURITY INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15515
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

June 10, 1996 - July 23, 1998

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 1993 - December 31, 1995

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 2, 1992 - November 2, 1993

BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7943
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 14, 1990 - September 18, 1992

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 13, 1982 - February 21, 1990

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/5/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
664 S Rivershore Lane Suite 150, Eagle, ID 83616
Mailing Address
Po Box 579, Eagle, ID 83616
Phone number
(208) 489-3131
Established
Idaho since 12/30/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A - AMENDED 11/6/2025 (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CARLSON, RYAN SHANEMEMBER, CEO4209072
FAXON, REYHEENA MARIAPRINCIPAL, FINOP4219599
KERBEIN, SHEILA APRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5571772
THOMAS, JOSEPH ALLISON JRMUNICIPAL PRICIPAL,REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITIES FUTURES PRINCIPAL ,MEMBER1484206

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,987
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 604,888,609

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288

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