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James M. Decosta

CRD#: 1150354
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James Manuel Decosta

Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Manuel Decosta, who also goes by James M Decosta, James Manual Decosta, Jim Decosta, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 2 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James M Decosta | James Manual Decosta | Jim Decosta

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 10, 2023 - May 1, 2026

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

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

BD
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.

BD
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

BD
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.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

October 1, 1995 - September 11, 1997

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 3, 1985 - October 1, 1995

RELIASTAR FINANCIAL MARKETING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4234
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 19, 1983 - October 9, 1985

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256

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".
SF
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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/25/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 12/12/1981
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm


SF
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
11

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 (3/20/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,590
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 681,669,971

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Company Information


SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 297858

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