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James F. Martin

NORDWAND ADVISORS | Managing Director
Radnor, PA 19087
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CRD#: 1218618
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Professional summary


James Francis Martin is a registered financial advisor currently at NORDWAND ADVISORS located in Radnor, Pennsylvania and NORDWAND INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 7, Series 5, Series 3, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Executive services/Equity comp...
Loans/credit services
Trust & estate planning
Trading individual securities
Financial planning
Philanthropic services
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
5M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
RCBR Investments, LLC; Media PA, DE; INVESTMENT RELATED; SOLE PROPRIETOR/OWNER/PARTNER; MANAGING MEMBER; 04/2016; 0,1 LMG Investments; Brunswick NJ; Owner; Investment related; 1999; 0,1

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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

November 14, 2022 - Present

NORDWAND ADVISORS

Office #1: 150 N. Radnor Chester Rd Suite A270, Radnor, PA 19087
RIA
CRD#: 322936
Radnor, PA
Current

March 30, 2023 - Present

NORDWAND INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 150 N. Radnor Chester Rd Suite A270, Radnor, PA 19087
RIA
CRD#: 323829
Radnor, PA
Past

April 4, 2016 - December 2, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
West Conshohocken, PA
Past

April 4, 2016 - December 2, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
West Conshohocken, PA
Past

September 8, 2008 - May 2, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

September 8, 2008 - May 2, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

March 17, 2008 - September 30, 2008

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2525
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

July 3, 2003 - September 30, 2008

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 3, 2000 - July 25, 2003

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 1991 - January 17, 2003

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 5, 1990 - December 21, 1991

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1990 - November 9, 1990

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 5, 1989 - May 24, 1990

LAUB MARTIN INC.

BD
CRD#: 24492
Past

April 18, 1984 - June 6, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323

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".
NA
NORDWAND ADVISORS
NORDWAND ADVISORS | NORDWAND ADVISORY, LLC | NORDWAND ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 322936 / SEC#: 801-126490

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2022 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
Massachusetts
(11/1/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/12/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 4/26/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 3/30/1984
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


NA
NORDWAND ADVISORS
NORDWAND ADVISORS | NORDWAND ADVISORY, LLC | NORDWAND ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 322936 / SEC#: 801-126490

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 N. Radnor Chester Rd Suite A270, Radnor, PA 19087
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 630-2510
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts281
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,214,925,507

Red Flags


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Company Information


NORDWAND ADVISORS

Managing DirectorCRD#: 322936Radnor, PA 19087

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