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James Tracy Stines

CRD# 1175075·Registered 1983 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that James Tracy is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

James Tracy Stines, who also goes by James Tracy Stines, James Tracy Tracy Stines, Tracy Stines, was a registered financial advisor. James Tracy was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1983 - 2026. James Tracy had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

James Tracy Stines, James Tracy Tracy Stines, Tracy Stines

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
RIA
Charlotte, NC
April 30, 2021 - January 13, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Charlotte, NC
April 30, 2021 - January 13, 2026
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 283390
RIA
Atlanta, GA
February 17, 2021 - April 30, 2021
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
BD
Charlotte, NC
February 17, 2021 - April 30, 2021
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 142785
RIA
Richmond, VA
January 2, 2013 - February 17, 2021
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 142785
BD
Richmond, VA
January 2, 2013 - February 17, 2021
SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC·CRD# 6255
RIA
Charlotte, NC
September 12, 2002 - January 2, 2013
SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC·CRD# 6255
BD
Charlotte, NC
August 22, 2002 - January 2, 2013
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
RIA
Charlotte, NC
December 31, 2001 - August 23, 2002
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
October 16, 1998 - August 23, 2002
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED·CRD# 6555
BD
Baltimore, MD
April 11, 1992 - October 26, 1998
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
June 20, 1986 - April 22, 1992
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 6320
BD
March 23, 1984 - June 16, 1986
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
March 23, 1984 - April 6, 1988
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
March 23, 1984 - April 6, 1988
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 305
BD
August 17, 1983 - March 26, 1984

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Current Firm

MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY

CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

2000 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, NY 10577-2530

Mailing Address

1300 Thames Street C/o Shared Services Compliance - Registration, Baltimore, MD 21231

Phone Number

(914) 225-1000

Established

Delaware since 02/02/2009

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

29,481

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OUTSOURCED CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICE (OCIO) (8/7/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCMEMBER—
CROWE, JOHN WILLIAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5475007
FINN, JEDDIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5658048
FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAYTEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL1202060
GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1926502
GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY)2790454
HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY )4956475
HENNESSY, MICHAEL SDIRECTOR1988660
JANOVER, JAMES TROYDIRECTOR2818307
LUMIA, VINCENT JOHNDIRECTOR3147533
TURNER, CHAD EDWARDDIRECTOR6009808

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,703,720

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,961,887,313,229

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

66

Arbitration

119

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/11/2026Cover PageReport
08/20/2025Cover PageReport
07/23/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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*461614 - POA; Investment related: Yes; Blowing Rock, North Carolina; POA; 01/2020; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 2;

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY

CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1983About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Jul 2007About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1985About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1984About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1983About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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