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James Edmund Demmert

James E. Demmert

MAIN STREET RESEARCH | Founder/Managing Partner
Lakeville, CT 06039
CRD#: 1576146
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James Edmund Demmert
James Edmund DemmertMAIN STREET RESEARCH

Professional summary


James Edmund Demmert is a registered financial advisor currently at MAIN STREET RESEARCH LLC located in Lakeville, Connecticut.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


A recent recipient of Barrons magazine’s coveted Top Advisor ranking and Top 100 People In Finance, James has been managing investment portfolios for institutional and individual investors for over 35 years. He has experience in all aspects of investment management including equity and fixed income research, trading and portfolio management. He has particular expertise in macro-economic research and risk management and is responsible for creating the firm’s Active Risk Management processes. He is a seasoned wealth manager and is experienced in the areas of retirement, financial, estate and tax planning. James is the author of two award winning investment books. The Journey to Wealth and his latest book focused on endowments entitled, The Sustainable Endowment. He has authored numerous articles on finance and investment management and his work has appeared in many financial publications including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, BusinessWeek and Fortune. James is a sought after speaker and provides audiences with a wide range of investment topics. He has spoken for a number of public and private organizations, including the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and is a regular speaker at Charles Schwab events. A devoted philanthropist, James was nominated as the 2018-19 Citizen of The Year for his dedication of giving back to both the local and global community. He is passionate about teaching finance and investing and is in his 20th year providing internship programs for young adults as well serving as an interim professor. He is a member of Forbes Finance Council, The CFA Institute and the Financial Planning Association. James serves on a number of boards and is a Trustee of Berkshire School, located in Sheffield, Massachusetts.. James past experience includes positions with LF Rothschild and Lehman Brothers before founding Main Street in 1993. He is a graduate of Harvard University. When James is not pursuing his passion for investing and philanthropy, he can be found spending time with his family, participating in vintage auto rallies, traveling and playing tennis. As a jazz fan, one of James favorite movies is Whiplash. His current favorite read is Ray Dalio’s, Principles.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Financial planning
Trading individual securities
Trust & estate planning
Institutional consulting
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


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

Education


1979 - 1982

Experience


Current

November 24, 2014 - Present

MAIN STREET RESEARCH LLC

Office #1: 342 Main Street, Lakeville, CT 06039
RIA
CRD#: 114629
Lakeville, CT
Past

February 6, 1990 - May 5, 1992

THE TRADING DESK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22908
Past

January 1, 1988 - March 11, 1988

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Past

July 9, 1987 - February 4, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

March 10, 1987 - April 6, 1987

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
Past

October 22, 1986 - March 17, 1987

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501

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".
MS
MAIN STREET RESEARCH LLC
MAIN STREET RESEARCH LLC

CRD#: 114629 / SEC#: 801-57739

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2000 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
(11/24/2014)
IAR
Connecticut
(6/24/2019)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/12/2022)
IAR
New York
(2/16/2022)
IAR
Texas
(7/7/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/24/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MS
MAIN STREET RESEARCH LLC
MAIN STREET RESEARCH LLC

CRD#: 114629 / SEC#: 801-57739

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
342 Main Street, Lakeville, CT 06039
Mailing Address
30 Liberty Ship Way Third Floor, Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone number
(860) 435-2350
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM PART 2A BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,782
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,384,657,948

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Company Information


MAIN STREET RESEARCH LLC

Founder/Managing PartnerCRD#: 114629Lakeville, CT 06039

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