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James D. Klepper

HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Memphis, TN 38120
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CRD#: 1426708
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Professional summary


James Donald Klepper, who also goes by Jim Klepper, Jimmy Klepper, James Klepper, is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Memphis, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Klepper | Jimmy Klepper | James Klepper

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

August 13, 2024 - Present

HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 850 Ridge Lake Blvd Suite 205, Memphis, TN 38120
RIA
CRD#: 104842
Memphis, TN
Past

January 20, 2021 - July 16, 2024

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 13, 2020 - October 12, 2020

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 30, 2017 - September 28, 2018

WOLFE RESEARCH SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 151850
Baltimore, MD
Past

August 31, 2009 - December 7, 2016

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

March 18, 2004 - August 31, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 14, 1995 - August 31, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

December 8, 1988 - April 13, 1989

MUNICIPAL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6163
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 10, 1986 - January 20, 1987

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".
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HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP | HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGMENT, LLC | HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104842 / SEC#: 801-8762

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/1972 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
Tennessee
(8/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HC
HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP | HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGMENT, LLC | HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104842 / SEC#: 801-8762

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/1972 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
850 Ridge Lake Blvd Suite 205, Memphis, TN 38120
Mailing Address
Phone number
(901) 761-9500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC MARCH 2024 (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,042
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,539,134,473

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/27/2025
Cover Page
07/29/2024
11/15/2023
08/22/2023
08/25/2022

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Company Information


HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104842Memphis, TN 38120

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