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James W. Spence

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CRD#: 1189299
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

James William Spence, who also goes by Jim Spence, James Spence, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Spence | James Spence

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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Experience


Past

December 16, 2003 - December 31, 2021

WESTWIND CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 106802
LAS CRUCES, NM
Past

September 10, 1999 - September 30, 2010

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
LAS CRUCES, NM
Past

January 28, 1993 - September 10, 1999

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 2, 1985 - January 28, 1993

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 23, 1983 - June 21, 1985

QUINN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 687

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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WESTWIND CAPITAL
LORD SPENCE & ASSOCIATES | WESTWIND CAPITAL | SPENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT | LORD, SPENCE & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 106802 / SEC#: 801-43661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/1993 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/17/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WESTWIND CAPITAL
LORD SPENCE & ASSOCIATES | WESTWIND CAPITAL | SPENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT | LORD, SPENCE & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 106802 / SEC#: 801-43661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/1993 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1800 S. Telshor, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Mailing Address
Phone number
(575) 556-8500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2024 WESTWIND CAPITAL ADV PART 2A (2/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,945
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 715,145,223

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/31/2023
Cover Page

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Company Information


WESTWIND CAPITAL

CRD#: 106802

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