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James Dunlap Ray

AIF®
CRD# 1071059·Registered 1982 - 2025
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that James 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.

Professional Summary

James Dunlap Ray, AIF®, who also goes by Jim Ray, was a registered financial advisor. James was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1982 - 2025. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Other Aliases

Jim Ray

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

44 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 122758
RIA
Metairie, LA
January 2, 2008 - November 3, 2025
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 134139
RIA
Metairie, LA
March 28, 2005 - December 31, 2007
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
RIA
Metairie, LA
May 14, 2003 - March 28, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
RIA
Metairie, LA
May 15, 2002 - December 31, 2002
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
BD
Metairie, LA
April 3, 2000 - November 1, 2025
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
BD
Columbus, OH
August 1, 1985 - April 3, 2000
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 305
BD
October 22, 1982 - July 23, 1985

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Current Firm

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RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 122758 / SEC#: 801-63261
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2004 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (10/13/2006 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (2/11/2005 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (7/28/2004 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (2/11/2003 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

29 E. Madison St. Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602-3205

Phone Number

(312) 701-1100

# of Employees

47

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 36 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC CLIENT BROCHURE (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

10,031

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,540,242,913

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Other business activities

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1) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 2) RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC., 105 W ADAMS, STE 2175, CHICAGO, IL 60603. IAR SINCE 04/01/00. IS INVESTMENT RELATED. WORKS 15 HOURS PER WEEK 10 OF WHICH ARE SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS. DUTIES:INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. 3) HINKLE PROPERTIES, LLC, 4629 N TURNBULL, MEAIRIE, LA 70002. BEGAN 5/2011 AS OWNER OF HINKLE PROPERTIES, LLC AND 2 OTHER PROPERTIES. DEVOTES 1 HR/MO- NONE DURING TRADING. 4) HUBURA LLC, 3870 THIRD ST, METAIRIE, LA, 5/2011, AS PARTNER IN FRANCHISE, NIR, 2HRS/MO, 0HRS/TRADING. 5) RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, 105 W ADAMS STE 2175, CHICAGO, IL, 01/2019. BOARD MEMBER. INV REL-10/YR-10/TRADING. 6) RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS HOLDINGS, INC,105 W. Adams, Ste 2175, Chicago IL 60603, United States,01/01/2022, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 7) RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS HOLDINGS, INC, 105 W. Adams, Ste 2175, Chicago IL 60603, United States, 02/25/2022, Board Member, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 2 HR/MO - 2 HR/MO TRADING 8) HINKLE CREEK PARTNERSHIP, LLC, 4629 N Turnbull, Metairie LA 70002, 01/2000, OWNER/PARTNER, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING.

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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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RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 122758 / SEC#: 801-63261
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2004 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (10/13/2006 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (2/11/2005 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (7/28/2004 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (2/11/2003 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1982About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1983About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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