James F. Bell

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CRD#: 1294700

Professional summary

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James Frederick Bell, who also goes by Jim Bell, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Jim Bell

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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Experience

Past

November 24, 2003 - December 31, 2025

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

RIA

CRD#: 108383

OAKLAND, CA

Past

December 17, 1992 - July 2, 1996

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19948

ATLANTA, GA

Past

January 17, 1991 - December 31, 1992

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 5066

ATLANTA, GA

Past

August 25, 1989 - December 19, 1990

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES

CRD#: 23737

LA JOLLA, CA

Past

December 21, 1987 - August 25, 1989

PFG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15401

Past

October 15, 1985 - January 14, 1988

FPI SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10280

Past

July 16, 1985 - October 14, 1985

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5774

Past

August 21, 1984 - March 12, 1985

CYPRES, ROSS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 10150

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108383 / SEC#: 801-56417

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/1999 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/9/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/18/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108383 / SEC#: 801-56417

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2 Theatre Square Suite 315, Orinda, CA 94563

Mailing Address

Phone number

(510) 433-1066

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A - FEB 2026 (2/24/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,189
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 787,577,604

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Contact information

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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James F. Bell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES

PFG SECURITIES, INC.

FPI SECURITIES, INC.

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CYPRES, ROSS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 12/9/1993

Series 7

Date: 8/18/1984

Current Firm

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

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