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James M. Garrison

SILVER OAK SECURITIES
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
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CRD#: 1365996
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Professional summary


James Marion Garrison, who also goes by Jim Carrison, is a registered financial advisor currently at SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED located in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Carrison

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) FARM LAND IN ALABAMA. POSITION: OWNER NATURE: BUSINESS, MARKETING, OTHER INVESTMENT RELATED: NO HOURS: 0 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1995. ADDRESS: COUNTY ROAD 1545, CULLMAN AL 35058. DESCRIPTION: PAY THE TAXES EACH YEAR. 2) JAMES GARRISON - INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT. POSITION: AGENT NATURE: INSURANCE SALES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 4. INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 4 START DATE: 05/18/1987. ADDRESS: 5115 MARYLAND WAY, BRENTWOOD TN 37027. DESCRIPTION: SELLING FIXED INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES TO CLIENTS AS THEIR NEEDS DICTATE. 3) 123COLLEGE. POSITION: COLLEGE COUNSELOR NATURE: BUSINESS, MARKETING, OTHER INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/21/2013. ADDRESS: 1701 WEST HILLSBORO BLVD, # 303, DEERFILED BEACH FL 33442. DESCRIPTION: TO PRESENT THE PROGRAM TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS AT LOCAL EDUCATIONAL VENUES AFTER BUSINESS HOURS. 4) GARRISON HONEY FARMS. POSITION: OWNER NATURE: BUSINESS, MARKETING, OTHER INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 INVESTMENT. RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2011. ADDRESS: PO BOX 83, CHAPEL HILL TN 37034. DESCRIPTION: BEEKEEPING FOR HONEY PRODUCTION AND POLLINATION OF PLANTS. 5) HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH. POSITION: MINISTER OF MUSIC NATURE: BUSINESS, MARKETING, OTHER INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 20. INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2012. ADDRESS: 808 WEST HICKORY ST., TULLAHOMA TN 37388. DESCRIPTION: SERVING ON A BI-VOCATIONAL BASIS AS MINISTER OF MUSIC 6) DBA: INVESTMENT STRATEGIES USED SOLELY FOR NAME RECOGNITION FOR SECURITIES AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES. 7) Tennessee Beekeepers Association,Is Not Investment Related,,Beekeeping organization,Treasurer,2022-07-01,13 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours,No Compensation Compensation,Treasurer duties as needed 8) National Association of Christian Financial Consultants,Is Not Investment Related,,work with financial professionals in Christian nature,Board of Directores,2022-07-17,1 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours,No Compensation Compensation,Serve on Bd. of Directors in non-paying capacity

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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

September 16, 2020 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 5202 Nashville Highway, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Chapel Hill, TN
Current

September 15, 2020 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 5202 Nashville Highway, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Chapel Hill, TN
Past

September 26, 2014 - September 4, 2020

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8478
Chapel Hill, TN
Past

September 25, 2014 - September 4, 2020

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8478
Chapel Hill, TN
Past

March 1, 2004 - September 29, 2014

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1763
CHAPEL HILL, TN
Past

August 4, 2000 - September 29, 2014

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
CHAPEL HILL, TN
Past

June 1, 1998 - August 28, 2000

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 13, 1985 - August 28, 2000

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX

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".
SO
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
AMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ZOOK FINANCIAL | ZETTERGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | WINTEREGG AND ASSOCIATES | WILLIAM E. HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WICKER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH COACH FINANCIAL | VISION401K LLC | VISION ASSET MANAGEMENT | TRUNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TRINITAS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TALLGRASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STOLTZFUS FINANCIAL | SPIVEY FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUTHERN TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLID ROCK RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SMART PLAN FINANCIAL | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | SILVER OAK SECURITIES INCORPORATED | SECURE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHROCK FINANCIAL LLC | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RETIREMENT SECURITY GROUP | RAILEY FINANCIAL SERVICE | R. F. BISSER & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PORTFOLIO IA | PLANNING LEGACIES FINANCIAL GROUP | PENSION PARTNERS | PEAK WEALTH ADVISORS | OLD TOWNE INVESTMENTS | NEW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC. | MOSS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MIDDLETON FINANCIAL | MEREDITH DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | MCKNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | MAGNATE WEALTH | LOCKMUND FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | LIFETIME FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | LEON FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY GROUP PLANNING | LEDGEROCK ADVISORS, LLC | LAMON & WALLACE | L.P. FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | JOHNSON BRUNNETTI | JOANNA SLADE, CLU®, CFP®, EA | JMS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | JAFFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC. | INVITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOLLIMAN GROUP | HEARN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRUCZ FINANCIAL | GARY W DORSEY AND ASSOCIATES | GARRISON INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | FORTUNE STRATEGIES LLC | FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES | FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS | FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORY | F3 ADVISORS | EJC INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL | DREHER ADVISORY SERVICES | DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | D & B ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL GROUP, PLLC | CREECH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | CORAM DEO ADVISORS | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | COKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHANCERY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CENTORBI FINANCIAL | CAROLINAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRICKEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE FINANCIAL | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BIVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BIG ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | BENNETT & BENNETT FINANCIAL, LLC | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BARONE FINANCIAL GROUP | B&H WEALTH | ASSET PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | ARMOR FINANCIAL, GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | AMS FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN CORNERSTONE GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46947 / SEC#: 801-71178, 8-51601

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2010 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/3/2013 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/15/2012 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2012 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/11/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(9/15/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/3/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/15/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(9/15/2020)
IAR
Tennessee
(9/16/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/27/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SO
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
AMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ZOOK FINANCIAL | ZETTERGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | WINTEREGG AND ASSOCIATES | WILLIAM E. HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WICKER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH COACH FINANCIAL | VISION401K LLC | VISION ASSET MANAGEMENT | TRUNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TRINITAS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TALLGRASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STOLTZFUS FINANCIAL | SPIVEY FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUTHERN TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLID ROCK RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SMART PLAN FINANCIAL | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | SILVER OAK SECURITIES INCORPORATED | SECURE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHROCK FINANCIAL LLC | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RETIREMENT SECURITY GROUP | RAILEY FINANCIAL SERVICE | R. F. BISSER & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PORTFOLIO IA | PLANNING LEGACIES FINANCIAL GROUP | PENSION PARTNERS | PEAK WEALTH ADVISORS | OLD TOWNE INVESTMENTS | NEW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC. | MOSS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MIDDLETON FINANCIAL | MEREDITH DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | MCKNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | MAGNATE WEALTH | LOCKMUND FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | LIFETIME FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | LEON FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY GROUP PLANNING | LEDGEROCK ADVISORS, LLC | LAMON & WALLACE | L.P. FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | JOHNSON BRUNNETTI | JOANNA SLADE, CLU®, CFP®, EA | JMS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | JAFFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC. | INVITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOLLIMAN GROUP | HEARN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRUCZ FINANCIAL | GARY W DORSEY AND ASSOCIATES | GARRISON INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | FORTUNE STRATEGIES LLC | FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES | FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS | FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORY | F3 ADVISORS | EJC INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL | DREHER ADVISORY SERVICES | DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | D & B ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL GROUP, PLLC | CREECH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | CORAM DEO ADVISORS | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | COKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHANCERY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CENTORBI FINANCIAL | CAROLINAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRICKEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE FINANCIAL | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BIVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BIG ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | BENNETT & BENNETT FINANCIAL, LLC | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BARONE FINANCIAL GROUP | B&H WEALTH | ASSET PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | ARMOR FINANCIAL, GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | AMS FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN CORNERSTONE GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46947 / SEC#: 801-71178, 8-51601

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2010 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/3/2013 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/15/2012 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2012 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/11/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
403 N. Parkway Ste. 101, Jackson, TN 38305
Mailing Address
403 N. Parkway Ste 101, Jackson, TN 38305
Phone number
(731) 668-3825
Established
Tennessee since 01/27/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
106

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (7/2/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HOPKINS, WILLIAM ELLISTON IIPRESIDENT, SECRETARY2582698
ALLEN III, GEORGE THOMASFINOP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
WALLACE, ANDREW ROBERTSHAREHOLDER4367954
ROBERTS, WILLIAM MICHAELSHAREHOLDER
SHOBE, JERRY DEANSHAREHOLDER1422209
MELENDY, DAVID HUDSONVICE PRESIDENT ADVISORY SERVICES5115364
REUTHER, WILLIAM NOLANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5539627

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,411
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,028,010,263

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6

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Company Information


SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 46947Chapel Hill, TN 37034

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