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James D. Powers

HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS
KNOXVILLE, TN 37760
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CRD#: 1320785
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Professional summary


James David Powers, who also goes by David Powers, is a registered financial advisor currently at HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Powers

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.
1) JAMES D. POWERS - 6728 JIM STERCHI RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 - SOLE PROP - SELL OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE. - START DT:01/1984 - 2 HR/MO TRADING HRS - SELL OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 2) TRUST - N/A - N/A START DATE - NIR - SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO MY PARENTS TRUST BY WILLS - WOULD BECOME TRUSTEE IF BROTHER DECIDED HE COULD NOT OR WOULD NOT WANT TO BE THE TRUSTEE - TRUST - 0HR/MO 3) Registered Representative with Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC, Cazenovia, NY; securities brokerage services.

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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

June 19, 2017 - Present

HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 10420 Jackson Oaks Way Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37760
RIA
CRD#: 149907
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

February 1, 2017 - October 10, 2018

LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 38751
LANCASTER, PA
Past

March 6, 2015 - April 28, 2017

DAVID C. SELLERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140981
JEFFERSON CITY, TN
Past

February 28, 2007 - May 2, 2017

JD POWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 142966
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

December 15, 2004 - October 1, 2007

RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133247
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 23, 2004 - March 31, 2005

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
OAK RIDGE, TN
Past

February 15, 1996 - February 1, 2017

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 4, 1993 - February 20, 1996

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

December 17, 1984 - January 11, 1993

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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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HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | HERSHEY FINNANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149907 / SEC#: 801-128090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2023 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)

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
Tennessee
(6/19/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/14/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


HF
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | HERSHEY FINNANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149907 / SEC#: 801-128090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2023 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 North Pointe Blvd Suite 300, Lancaster, PA 17601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(717) 295-8888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HERSHEY FINANCIAL BROCHURE 2025 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts991
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 139,268,500

Red Flags


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Company Information


HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149907Knoxville, TN 37760

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