James T. Ries

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES

Fairborn, OH 45324

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CRD#: 1595315

Professional summary

James Thomas Ries is a registered financial advisor currently at CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Fairborn, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

July 19, 2022 - Present

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3170 Presidential Drive, Fairborn, OH 45324

RIA

CRD#: 286002

Fairborn, OH

Past

September 15, 1992 - December 31, 2004

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507

SMITHFIELD, RI

Past

January 4, 1988 - September 11, 1992

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SMITHFIELD, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 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.

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IAR

Ohio
(7/19/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/16/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/2/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/22/1989

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5959 Rockside Woods Blvd N Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131

Mailing Address

Phone number

(216) 447-9000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CBIZ IAS BROCHURE NO WRAP (3/27/2025)

THE CBIZ INR WRAP BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,658
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 10,491,932,749

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James T. Ries

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/16/2022

Series 63

Date: 12/2/1987

Series 7

Date: 4/22/1989

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1987

Current Firm

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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