JJ

John R. James

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CRD#: 1656833
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Professional summary


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John Robert James was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. John had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 5, 2010 - April 28, 2021

QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115877
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

August 9, 2010 - June 30, 2017

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

July 16, 2001 - August 16, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

July 10, 2001 - June 7, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 10, 2001 - August 16, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

May 1, 1992 - July 9, 2001

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

December 11, 1990 - May 1, 1992

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5322
Past

April 3, 1989 - December 20, 1990

DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4679
Past

November 5, 1987 - April 17, 1989

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5322
Past

September 8, 1987 - December 10, 1987

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 29, 1987 - September 8, 1987

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.
QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.
QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115877 / SEC#: 801-110112

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2017 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2017 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2017 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2017 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2017 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.
QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.
QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115877 / SEC#: 801-110112

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2017 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2017 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2017 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2017 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
720 W Boone Ave Ste 100, Spokane, WA 99201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(509) 328-6653
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,025
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 727,199,491

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2025
06/17/2025
12/18/2024
01/26/2024
04/27/2023

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Company Information


QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.

QUANTUM FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115877

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