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James Stephen Gross

CRD# 1589748·Registered 1986 - 2021
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that James is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

James Stephen Gross, who also goes by James S Gross, Jim Gross, was a registered financial advisor. James was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1986 - 2021. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

James S Gross, Jim Gross

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 44181
RIA
Marion, IA
September 27, 2018 - September 14, 2021
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 44181
BD
Marion, IA
September 26, 2018 - September 14, 2021
INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP·CRD# 117531
RIA
Marion, IA
May 10, 2011 - September 27, 2018
BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 8073
BD
Marion, IA
May 10, 2011 - September 27, 2018
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Cedar Rapids, IA
January 3, 2011 - May 17, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Cedar Rapids, IA
January 3, 2011 - May 17, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Cedar Rapids, IA
May 6, 2002 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
Cedar Rapids, IA
April 30, 2002 - January 3, 2011
SECURITIES CORPORATION OF IOWA·CRD# 6945
BD
Cedar Rapids, IA
July 14, 1989 - April 30, 2002
SECURITIES CORPORATION OF IOWA·CRD# 6945
BD
September 2, 1988 - September 26, 1988
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
November 21, 1986 - September 22, 1988

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Current Firm

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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

Mailing Address

3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

Phone Number

(319) 393-9541

Established

Iowa since 11/14/1997

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

94

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 33025 (3/18/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NFGI HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING CORPORATION—
BENNETT, RICHARD SCOTTCEO - CFO858716
BJORSETH, ERIK JOHNCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER4404352
CAIRNEY, STEPHEN MICHAELPRESIDENT3085019
KROUSIE, TRACEY LYNNCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4475482
REIGHARD-KEAN, VICKI LINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4238486

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

10,535

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,771,466,316

Disclosures

Arbitration

1

Bond

1

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/28/2026Cover PageReport
11/26/2025Cover PageReport
09/26/2024Cover PageReport
11/22/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2002About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1986About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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