James M. Decosta

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS

Bethesda, MD 20817

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CRD#: 1150354

Professional summary

James Manuel Decosta, who also goes by James M Decosta, James Manual Decosta, Jim Decosta, is a registered financial advisor currently at SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 2 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James M Decosta | James Manual Decosta | Jim Decosta

Other business activities

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INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT SELLING DISABILITY; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 2 TOWN GATE COURT, BETHESDA, MD 20817-4120; LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE; INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE; 8 WEEKDAY AND 3 EVENING/WEEKEND HOURS STARTED 01/1983.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 10, 2023 - Present

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 6903 Rockledge Drive Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20817

RIA

CRD#: 297858

Bethesda, MD

Past

March 25, 2017 - December 31, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

March 25, 2017 - December 31, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

Silver Springs, MD

Past

January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

January 22, 2004 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA

CRD#: 615

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

December 11, 2003 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

January 1, 2002 - December 3, 2003

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

FAIRFAX, VA

Past

September 9, 1997 - December 3, 2003

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

October 1, 1995 - September 11, 1997

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Past

September 3, 1985 - October 1, 1995

RELIASTAR FINANCIAL MARKETING CORP.

CRD#: 4234

SEATTLE, WA

Past

June 19, 1983 - October 9, 1985

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

CRD#: 13256

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | SANDBOX, LLC | SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 297858 / SEC#: 801-113779

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Maryland
(1/10/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/25/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/21/1985

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 2

Date: 12/12/1981

Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | SANDBOX, LLC | SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 297858 / SEC#: 801-113779

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6903 Rockledge Drive Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20817

Mailing Address

Phone number

(301) 214-4190

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SANDBOX DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (11/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,444
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 575,171,012

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James M. Decosta

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Manuel Decosta's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RELIASTAR FINANCIAL MARKETING CORP.

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/25/2001

Series 63

Date: 10/21/1985

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 2

Date: 12/12/1981

Current Firm

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

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