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James Terry Staples

James T. Staples

OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
STATESVILLE, NC 28677
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CRD#: 1093646
James Terry Staples

Professional summary


James Terry Staples, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Statesville, North Carolina and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Statesville, North Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) CHILDREN'S HOMES OF IREDELL COUNTY POSITION: Board member NATURE: non profit corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2015 ADDRESS: 134 East Water St., Statesville NC 28677 DESCRIPTION: board member 2) JAMES T STAPLES POSITION: owner NATURE: Rental real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/1979; ADDRESS: 126 East Water St, Statesville NC 28677; DESCRIPTION: Oversee personal rental properties. 3) IREDELL STATESVILLE SCHOOLS BIBLE ASSOC. POSITION: Board Member^President - NATURE: Non-Profit - INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/1995 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 583 Statesville, NC 28687, Statesville NC 28687, United States DESCRIPTION: Raise funds for teaching of the Bible as a history elective in iredell County high schools 4) JAMES T STAPLES - INSURANCE POSITION: agent NATURE: sole proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/1983 ADDRESS: 126 E WATER ST, STATESVILLE NC 28677-5228, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurances sales 5) OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. POSITION: President NATURE: Corporation - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/1983 ADDRESS: 126 E WATER ST, STATESVILLE NC 28677-5228, United States DESCRIPTION: Investment advisory services, money management and financial planning 6) OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC - TAX PREPARATION POSITION: Other - President NATURE: Corporation - INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/1983 ADDRESS: 126 E WATER ST, STATESVILLE NC 28677-5228, United States DESCRIPTION: As an employee of Opus Financial Adsvisors, Inc. limited income tax planning and preparation is done. 7) NIRAE PROPERTIES, LLP POSITION: Partner - NATURE: Partnership - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/1987 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 312, 126 East Water St., Statesville NC 28687, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage family real estate and investment partnership 8) IREDELL PROPERTIES, INC. POSITION: Owner - NATURE: Corporation - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/1979 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 312, 126 East Water St., STATESVILLE NC 28677, United States DESCRIPTION: Real estate brokerage, property management and investment

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1995

Experience


Current

December 31, 2001 - Present

OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 126 East Water St, Statesville, NC 28677
RIA
CRD#: 118742
STATESVILLE, NC
Current

November 3, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 126 E. Water Street, Statesville, NC 28677
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Statesville, NC
Past

May 13, 1983 - November 3, 2023

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
STATESVILLE, NC
Past

February 4, 1983 - March 18, 1983

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

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
Connecticut
(11/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(11/3/2023)
RR
Missouri
(11/3/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(11/3/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/31/2001)
RR
North Carolina
(11/3/2023)
RR
Ohio
(11/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(11/3/2023)
RR
Washington
(11/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/2/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OF
OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
JTS FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC. | OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 118742 / SEC#:

North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
126 E. Water Street, Statesville, NC 28677-5228
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 312, Statesville, NC 28687-0312
Phone number
(704) 872-7671
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts188
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 61,700,000

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Company Information


OPUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 118742Statesville, NC 28677

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