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James R. Sanford

HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS
Memphis, TN 38018
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CRD#: 1072165
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Professional summary


James Ronald Sanford, who also goes by Ron Sanford, Ronnie Sanford, is a registered financial advisor currently at HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC. located in Memphis, Tennessee and HUNTLEIGH SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Memphis, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 42, Series 62, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ron Sanford | Ronnie Sanford

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
PREPARES TAX RETURNS FOR CLIENTS AND CONDUCTS INSURANCE SALES W/VARIOUS COMPANIES, THROUGH PREFERRED SERVICES, A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; LOCATED AT 154 TIMBER CREEK MEMPHIS, TN 38018; S B AND S, LLC (FAMILY PARTNERSHIP), PARTNER AND MANAGER AS OF FEBRUARY 2012, FARMING AND LIVESTOCK, MOSELLE, MS. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 30, 2019 - Present

HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 154 Timber Creek Suite 1, Memphis, TN 38018
RIA
CRD#: 113412
Memphis, TN
Current

January 3, 2001 - Present

HUNTLEIGH SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 154 Timber Creek Suite 1, Memphis, TN 38018
BD
CRD#: 7456
Memphis, TN
Past

March 14, 2011 - March 28, 2023

DATATEX INVESTMENT SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 105440
CORDOVA, TN
Past

January 4, 1993 - December 3, 2021

K. W. CHAMBERS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1432
CORDOVA, TN
Past

December 14, 1982 - December 9, 1992

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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".
HA
HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC.
HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC. | THE HUNTLEIGH GROUP

CRD#: 113412 / SEC#: 801-62677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2004 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2004 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2004 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(5/4/2011)
RR
Arizona
(10/12/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(1/5/2001)
IAR
Arkansas
(9/20/2024)
RR
California
(10/15/2014)
RR
Colorado
(1/19/2016)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2008)
IAR
Florida
(10/23/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/19/2016)
RR
Iowa
(1/18/2011)
RR
Kentucky
(1/19/2016)
RR
Mississippi
(1/4/2001)
RR
Missouri
(10/4/2017)
IAR
Missouri
(6/3/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/20/2016)
RR
New York
(9/26/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/26/2010)
RR
Ohio
(7/25/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(9/20/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/20/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(4/21/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(2/12/2001)
IAR
Tennessee
(5/30/2019)
RR
Texas
(9/2/2009)
IAR
Texas
(9/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/18/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 42
Date: 11/1/1999
Registered Options Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 11/7/1996
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HA
HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC.
HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC. | THE HUNTLEIGH GROUP

CRD#: 113412 / SEC#: 801-62677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2004 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2004 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2004 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7800 Forsyth Blvd. 5th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 236-2400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
55

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A & 2B (7/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,628
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 626,466,687

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Company Information


HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113412Memphis, TN 38018

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