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James F. Thomas

CALTON & ASSOCIATES
San Diego, CA 92131
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CRD#: 1101127
JT
James Francis Thomas JRCALTON & ASSOCIATES

Professional summary


James Francis Thomas JR, CFP®, who also goes by Buddy Thomas, James Frances Thomas Jr, Jr James Frances Thomas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in San Diego, California.

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 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases


Buddy Thomas | James Frances Thomas Jr | Jr James Frances Thomas

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.
1) Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego. Non-investment related. 4747 Morena Blvd, STE 300 San Diego CA, 92117. Nature of Business: Receive manage safe guard donations that support organizations and donors carrying out the mission of the catholic faith. Title: Trustee. Start Date: 11/01/2017. Hours per Month: 10. Duties: Attending board meetings and providing input for fund raisers. 2) Build a Miracle. Non-Investment related. 11207 Lady Fern CT. San Diego CA, 92131. Nature of Business: Volunteers participating in building homes for the homeless, education, and employment. Title: Trustee/Director. Start Date: 01/01/2018. Hours per Month: 3. Duties: Board member/volunteering. 3) James F. Thomas, Jr. Non-investment related. 9780 Caminito Laswane, San Diego, CA 92131. Life Insurance Agent. Owner/Agent. Start date: 06/01/1982. Hours/ month: 1. Hours/month during securities trading hours: 0. Life, health, disability and long term care insurance agent. 4) Superior Planning LLC; Non-Investment related; 10085 Carroll Canyon Rd, Ste 230, San Diego, CA 92131; Nature of Business: ORIA engaged in Financial Planning; Title: Solicitor/Promoter; Start Date: 9/7/2024; Hours/month: 1; Hours/month during securities trading hours: 1; Duties: Refer potential clients. 5) Superplan Systems, LLC dba "Superplan Family Wealth"; Non-Investment related; 10085 Carroll Canyon Rd, Ste 230, San Diego, CA 92131; Intellectual Property and Trademark Licensing; Owner/Sole Proprietor; Start Date: 07/05/2023; Hours/month: 4; Hours/month during securities trading hours: 0; Content creation and marketing. 6) Acutis, LLC dba "Superplan Family Wealth"; Non-investment related; 10085 Carroll Canyon Rd, Ste 230, San Diego, CA 92131; Holding company of all shares (100%) Advice Engagement, Inc; Managing Member; Start Date: 9/1/2023; Hours/month: 4; Hours/month during securities trading hours: 0; Managing member of Holding Company /Administrative Duties. 7) Advice Engagement, Inc dba "Superplan Family Wealth"; Non-investment related; 10085 Carroll Canyon Rd, Ste 230, San Diego, CA 92131; Software as a Service; President; Owner/Sole Proprietor; Start Date: 09/01/2023; Hours/month: 10; Hours/month during securities trading hours: 0. President and product development. 8) SP Legacy, LLC dba "Superplan Family Wealth"; Non-Investment related; 9780 Caminito Laswane, San Diego, CA 92131; Nature of Business: Residual Accounting entity; Title: Owner/Sole Proprietor; Start Date: 9/1/2024; Hours/month: 60; Hours/month during securities trading hours: 0; Duties: Administrative duties only.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®

Start date: 1985

Experience


Current

June 2, 2015 - Present

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 10085 Carroll Canyon Rd. Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20999
San Diego, CA
Current

June 2, 2015 - Present

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 10085 Carroll Canyon Rd. Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20999
San Diego, CA
Past

September 20, 2024 - November 21, 2025

SUPERIOR PLANNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FAMILY OFFICE

RIA
CRD#: 130711
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 25, 2022 - November 25, 2025

CARMEL CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 123907
San Diego, CA
Past

June 4, 2012 - June 3, 2015

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

June 1, 2012 - June 3, 2015

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

June 1, 2012 - June 3, 2015

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

June 7, 2004 - September 13, 2024

SUPERIOR PLANNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FAMILY OFFICE

RIA
CRD#: 130711
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

April 25, 2002 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5478
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

August 12, 1997 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

March 3, 1983 - August 13, 1997

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, 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".
C&
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CALTON | IEP FINANCIAL | CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999 / SEC#: 801-70036, 8-38635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/20/2009 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

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
Arizona
(7/1/2015)
RR
California
(6/2/2015)
IAR
California
(6/2/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(4/24/2024)
RR
New York
(6/2/2015)
RR
Ohio
(6/2/2015)
RR
Oregon
(9/17/2021)
RR
Texas
(5/19/2022)
RR
Washington
(10/12/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/8/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/27/1997
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


C&
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CALTON | IEP FINANCIAL | CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999 / SEC#: 801-70036, 8-38635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/20/2009 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2701 N Rocky Point Drive Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607
Mailing Address
2701 N Rocky Point Drive Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone number
(813) 264-0440
Established
Florida since 09/17/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
373

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CICCATI, RANDALL LEESHAREHOLDER1569353
CICCATI, RANDALL LEECEO / DIRECTOR1569353
SINGH, RAMESHWARDIRECTOR / SECRETARY /PRESIDENT OF ADVISORY SERVICES4660047
SINGH, RAMESHWARSHAREHOLDER4660047
CICCATI, JILL MARIESHAREHOLDER
THE LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI REVOCABLE TRUSTSHAREHOLDER, LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI, TTEE
CALTON, DEREK JAYVICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR1192608
CALTON, DWAYNE KENTPRESIDENT - DIRECTOR
CICCATI, ADELINE CARMELATRUSTEE OF THE LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI REVOCABLE TRUST
CICCATI, AUSTIN LOUISSHAREHOLDER6351650
CICCATI, CARLY MARIESHAREHOLDER6351667
COLE, DAVID SCOTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP4181156
RAHMOUNI IDRISSI, SAADCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4071743

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,969
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,576,517,756

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration6

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Company Information


CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999San Diego, CA 92131

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