James L. Cochran

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CRD#: 1474602

Professional summary

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James Lee Cochran was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

January 8, 2018 - July 8, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 5475

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

June 10, 2016 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 106352

Phoenix, AZ

Past

March 24, 2016 - June 24, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

June 14, 2002 - January 28, 2016

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

October 31, 2000 - March 1, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 23, 1986 - September 28, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

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".

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | USAA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USAA INVESTMENTS | USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 5475 / SEC#: 801-126328, 8-41241

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2022 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2022 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/24/2016

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/28/2000

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/9/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 12/4/2022

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/7/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | USAA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USAA INVESTMENTS | USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 5475 / SEC#: 801-126328, 8-41241

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2022 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2022 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288-0227

Mailing Address

9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288-0227

Phone number

(800) 531-7960

Established

Delaware since 09/01/1988

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

152

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ISCO PART2A INVESTMENT SERVICES BROCHURE MAY 2025 (5/29/2025)

ISCO FOMR ADV PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT MARCH 2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
USAA INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PARENT CO.)	SHAREHOLDER
BEALL, KEVIN DOUGLAS	VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	4202452
CARTER, BRANDON DANE	DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	2939393
ECK, FRANK THOMAS IV	SECRETARY	7979835
FLORES, JENNIFER MARGRET	FINOP AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER	4175069
HANKS, KARE ELIZABETH	DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT	2883762
MUIR, JAMES DYER	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2801996
PEREZ-ROSSELLO, MADELINE IVETTE	ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	4033239
STORK, MARY ELIZABETH	DIRECTOR	2960253
WHITE, WILLIAM SWEENEY	PRESIDENT, VICE-CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR	4843743

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	1
Arbitration	4

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James L. Cochran

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/24/2016

Series 66

Date: 8/28/2000

Series 63

Date: 9/9/1986

Series 7TO

Date: 12/4/2022

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/7/2000

Current Firm

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

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