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James D. Waite

CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7685
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CRD#: 1160161
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Professional summary


James Douglas Waite, who also goes by Jim Waite, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC located in Costa Mesa, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Waite

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 30, 2007 - Present

CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

Office #1: 575 Anton Blvd Ste 500, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7685
RIA
CRD#: 107058
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - February 21, 2007

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

February 5, 1997 - February 21, 2007

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

August 13, 1991 - January 20, 1997

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

May 9, 1991 - August 8, 1991

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 20, 1990 - April 4, 1991

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 28, 1988 - March 20, 1990

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 28, 1988 - March 20, 1990

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

October 19, 1983 - March 11, 1988

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659

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".
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CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 107058 / SEC#: 801-29001

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/1987 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(3/30/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/19/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CC
CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 107058 / SEC#: 801-29001

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/1987 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
575 Anton Blvd Ste 500, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7685
Mailing Address
Phone number
(714) 641-3579
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

03/26/25 ADV PART 2A (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,311
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,093,504,641

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Company Information


CHECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 107058Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7685

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