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James H. Mcbride

HIGH FALLS ADVISORS
Rochester, NY 14604
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CRD#: 1319851
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Professional summary


James Henry Mcbride MR, who also goes by James Henry Mcbride, is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC. located in Rochester, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Henry Mcbride

Other business activities


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(1) Trustee to various trusts under . minimal hours/week spent on business. Trustee fees paid. (2) Executive Director to Bulrush Foundation; minimal hours/week spent. Administrative fee paid for this role.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 3, 2021 - Present

HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 180 South Clinton Ave Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14604
RIA
CRD#: 108678
Rochester, NY
Past

June 28, 2013 - December 4, 2017

LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 38751
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 29, 2011 - June 28, 2013

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35830
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

April 17, 2003 - August 1, 2011

ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17443
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

June 8, 1988 - April 21, 2003

SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3254
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

October 28, 1985 - September 11, 1986

KEY INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 15873

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".
HF
HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC.
HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC. | MCBRIDE JAMES HENRY | HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 108678 / SEC#: 801-34161

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/4/1989 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
New York
(9/3/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/20/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


HF
HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC.
HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC. | MCBRIDE JAMES HENRY | HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 108678 / SEC#: 801-34161

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/4/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
180 South Clinton Ave Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14604
Mailing Address
Phone number
(585) 935-5300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC. FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,762
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 607,043,854

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/29/2025
Cover Page
09/20/2024
02/12/2024
02/22/2023

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Company Information


HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 108678Rochester, NY 14604

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