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James Randolph Martin

James R. Martin

SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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CRD#: 1620186
James Randolph Martin

Professional summary

James Randolph Martin, CFP®, who also goes by Randy Martin, is a registered financial advisor currently at SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Randy Martin

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES.

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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®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1998

Experience

Current

May 11, 2016 - Present

SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 600 Vestavia Parkway Suite 100, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
RIA
CRD#: 283605
Vestavia Hills, AL
Past

May 9, 2008 - July 15, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

May 9, 2008 - July 15, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

August 12, 2005 - May 14, 2008

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 1, 2005 - May 14, 2008

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 8, 2002 - March 1, 2005

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 26, 2002 - March 1, 2005

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 8, 2001 - March 26, 2002

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 14, 1997 - September 11, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

October 2, 1990 - January 16, 1997

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 19, 1987 - August 22, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 19, 1987 - August 22, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
SF
SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
SUNBURST ADVISERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283605 / SEC#: 801-107720

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2016 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
Alabama
(7/15/2016)
IAR
Texas
(5/11/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/14/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/13/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/15/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/8/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22
Date: 11/30/1989
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/13/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/31/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/14/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

SF
SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
SUNBURST ADVISERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283605 / SEC#: 801-107720

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2016 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
600 Vestavia Parkway Suite 100, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 823-4949
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,103
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 698,968,462

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Company Information

SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283605Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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