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David S. James

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS
Eagle, ID
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CRD#: 1421651
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Professional summary


David Sanford James is a registered financial advisor currently at COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS located in Eagle, Idaho.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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GRETCHEN RODKEY CLARK 2006 INSURANCE TRUST / MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266 / TRUST / INSURANCE TRUST / TRUSTEE / TRUSTEE / INSURE THE PREMIUMS GET PAID / START DATE 11/03/2006.

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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

September 20, 2016 - Present

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 152569
Eagle, ID
Past

May 13, 2011 - September 9, 2016

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CENTURY CITY, CA
Past

May 13, 2011 - September 9, 2016

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CENTURY CITY, CA
Past

November 7, 2007 - May 17, 2011

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 15, 2003 - November 12, 2007

OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 105559
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2003 - April 15, 2003

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 3, 2003 - May 17, 2011

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 10, 1997 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 630
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 19, 1997 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 22, 1994 - April 21, 1997

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

November 20, 1990 - June 16, 1994

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 29, 1988 - November 6, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

February 28, 1988 - November 6, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

November 19, 1985 - March 3, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
CB
COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS
COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS | LLBH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152569 / SEC#: 801-70943

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 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
California
(9/20/2016)
IAR
Idaho
(2/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/16/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/24/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CB
COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS
COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS | LLBH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152569 / SEC#: 801-70943

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
54 Wilton Road 1st Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 683-1530
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,000
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,595,660,113

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/27/2025
Cover Page
07/15/2024
11/13/2023

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Company Information


COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

CRD#: 152569Eagle, ID

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