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James R. Murphy

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CRD#: 1741399
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

James Robert Murphy, CFP®, who also goes by James R Murphy, James Robert Murphy, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. James had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James R Murphy | James Robert Murphy

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.
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 5400 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266; INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE; DATE OF FBLWM RELEASE LETTER, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE; Varied HOURS PER MONTH; Varied HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

December 4, 2019 - June 3, 2024

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291396
West Des Moines, IA
Past

December 3, 2019 - June 3, 2024

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
Gilbert, AZ
Past

February 12, 2019 - November 29, 2019

ARBOR COURT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143839
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

January 22, 2019 - November 29, 2019

INNOVATIVE PORTFOLIOS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 281382
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

May 17, 2016 - November 29, 2019

SHEAFF BROCK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118739
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 7, 2014 - January 8, 2014

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 3, 2012 - March 16, 2016

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 30, 2008 - December 31, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 15, 2008 - March 16, 2016

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 16, 2005 - January 11, 2008

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 10, 1997 - December 5, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 14, 1996 - December 10, 1996

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

December 19, 1994 - June 6, 1996

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 4, 1994 - December 31, 1994

MFS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18309
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 30, 1992 - September 16, 1993

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

August 20, 1992 - November 20, 1992

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 5, 1991 - May 7, 1992

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

November 23, 1988 - June 19, 1990

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX

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".
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FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/30/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/28/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/5/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 225-5400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,654,949

Red Flags


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Company Information


FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396

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