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James Michael Poindexter

James M. Poindexter

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK
Prescott, AZ 86301
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CRD#: 1867899
James Michael Poindexter

Professional summary


James Michael Poindexter, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. located in Prescott, Arizona and MCDERMOTT INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Prescott, Arizona.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. JMP Legacy Properties, LLC; MEMBER/OWNER; LLC MANAGES PERSONALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES; DEVOTE APPROX. 2 HRS/WEEK. 2. ERN REAL ESTATE; PRESCOTT, AZ; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; REAL ESTATE AGENT; DEVOTE 0 HRS/WEEK. 3. POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC; PRESCOTT, AZ; SINCE 1/1/1995; OWNER /PRESIDENT - SALES AND CONSULTING (FIXED INSURANCE SALES, BUSINESS PLANNING, TRUST PREPARATION SERVICES WITH LICENSED ATTORNEY); DEVOTE VARYING AMOUNT OF HRS/WEEK. 4. THE FINANCIAL COACH; PRESCOTT, AZ; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; SINCE 2008; OWNER; DBA WITH NO CURRENT CONTRACTS/ACTIVITY; DEVOTE 0 HRS/WEEK. 5. TRUST ORIGINATION CONSULTING WITH RONALD COMPTON PC; MESA, AZ; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; CONSULTANT; TRUST PREPARATION CONSULTING; DUTIES INCLUDE TRUST CONSULTING; DEVOTE 1 HR/WEEK 6. PRESCOTT LAKES COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION (HOA); PRESCOTT, AZ; SINCE 2013; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER - PROPERTY ASSOCIATION; DEVOTE 0 HRS/WEEK 7. POIPU SANDS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION (HOA); NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER; PROPERTY ASSOCIATION; 5 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS

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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®

Start date: 2000

Experience


Current

October 2, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

Office #1: Poindexter Financial Group 1965 Commerce Center Circle, Ste D, Prescott, AZ 86301
RIA
CRD#: 286262
Prescott, AZ
Current

January 3, 2019 - Present

MCDERMOTT INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1965 Commerce Center Circle Suite D, Prescott, AZ 86301
BD
CRD#: 154926
Prescott, AZ
Past

September 8, 2017 - January 7, 2019

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
Prescott, AZ
Past

December 17, 2015 - September 29, 2017

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

December 7, 2015 - September 11, 2017

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

November 6, 2015 - November 20, 2015

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

April 13, 2010 - December 4, 2015

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

March 12, 2010 - December 4, 2015

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

February 23, 2009 - March 22, 2010

KALOS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44337
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

February 22, 2005 - February 25, 2009

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

February 7, 2005 - February 25, 2009

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

August 1, 2000 - February 15, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past

January 26, 2000 - February 15, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 8, 1997 - February 9, 1999

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

September 28, 1995 - October 30, 1997

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 3, 1990 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

October 3, 1990 - September 15, 1995

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 9, 1989 - July 25, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 1989 - November 10, 1989

CENPAC SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16089
Past

September 29, 1988 - December 22, 1988

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246

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".
IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Arizona
(10/4/2017)
RR
Arizona
(1/7/2019)
RR
California
(1/4/2019)
IAR
California
(1/4/2019)
IAR
Colorado
(1/14/2020)
RR
Michigan
(12/5/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(11/20/2023)
RR
New York
(1/18/2019)
RR
North Dakota
(1/4/2019)
IAR
Oregon
(2/3/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/13/2025)
RR
Texas
(7/6/2022)
IAR
Utah
(1/14/2020)
RR
Utah
(7/5/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(3/18/2021)
RR
Virginia
(3/22/2021)
IAR
Wyoming
(1/15/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/14/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2350 Nw 128th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 461-5123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

250106 ADV 2A (1/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,626
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 422,577,169

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

CRD#: 286262Prescott, AZ 86301

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