James H. Meaders

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS

MARIETTA, GA 30062

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CRD#: 1573557

Professional summary

James Howard Meaders, who also goes by Jim Meaders, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC. located in Marietta, Georgia and FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC. located in Marietta, Georgia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Jim Meaders

Other business activities

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NATIONAL INSURANCE BROKERAGE. INVESTMENT RELATED. AGENT. LIFE, ANNUITY, LTC Brokerage (fixed). Start 7/01/83. Meaders Financial Group. Investment Related. Owner. DBA marketing insurance and financial services. Start 7/1/83. Rental Property. Not investment related. Own with spouse. Marietta, GA Start 10/8/21 Rental property. Investment related. Rents out 2 cottages in Kiawah Island, SC. Start 1/1/22. First Heart Consultants. Investment related. Investment advisory services. IAR. Start 4/18/17.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 18, 2017 - Present

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

Office #1: 3535 Roswell Rd Suite 16, Marietta, GA 30062

RIA

CRD#: 110377

MARIETTA, GA

Current

March 16, 2017 - Present

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 3535 Roswell Rd Suite 16, Marietta, GA 30062

CRD#: 32460

Marietta, GA

Past

March 31, 2014 - March 16, 2017

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4031

MARIETTA, GA

Past

September 19, 2012 - March 16, 2017

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

MARIETTA, GA

Past

April 19, 2012 - August 27, 2012

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18464

MARIETTA, GA

Past

April 18, 2012 - August 27, 2012

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18464

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 20, 2003 - December 19, 2011

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

MARIETTA, GA

Past

January 1, 1987 - December 19, 2011

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MARIETTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

FIRST HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC | FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 110377 / SEC#: 801-46595

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1994 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.

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

Florida
(6/24/2020)

Georgia
(3/16/2017)

IAR

Georgia
(4/18/2017)

Missouri
(2/28/2024)

New Mexico
(7/13/2023)

North Carolina
(5/18/2021)

South Carolina
(5/19/2023)

Tennessee
(12/21/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/27/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/29/1986

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

FIRST HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC | FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 110377 / SEC#: 801-46595

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1994 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4101 Lake St. Louis Blvd, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

Mailing Address

Phone number

(636) 625-0900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC. (2/26/2025)

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS INC. APPENDIX 1 TO FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRST HEARTLAND ASSET STRATEGIES WRAP FEE PROGRAM (2/26/2025)

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS INC-APPENDIX I TO ADV PART 2A WRAP FEE PROGRAM (2/26/2025)

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.-APPENDIX I TO FORM ADV PART 2A-RETIREMENT PLAN WRAP SERVICES (2/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,231
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,771,078,009

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/13/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/12/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/07/2023	Cover Page	Report

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James H. Meaders

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Howard Meaders's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/27/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 12/29/1986

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

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