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James E. Eckley

HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS
Oxnard, CA 93036
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CRD#: 1873621
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Professional summary


James Edward Eckley II, who also goes by James E Eckley, Jim Eckley, is a registered financial advisor currently at HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Oxnard, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James E Eckley | Jim Eckley

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.) JAMES ECKLEY II, LIFE INSURANCE SALES 2.) HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; 25% OF TIME SPENT 3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 6/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 4)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE SETTLEMENT START DATE: 6/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE SETTLEMENTS THROUGH WELCOME FUNDS, INC.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

June 15, 2017 - Present

HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2775 North Ventura Road Suite 207, Oxnard, CA 93036
RIA
CRD#: 226760
Oxnard, CA
Past

November 1, 2017 - April 17, 2019

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
OXNARD, CA
Past

June 14, 2017 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
OXNARD, CA
Past

August 16, 2010 - June 20, 2017

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137743
VENTURA, CA
Past

January 28, 2010 - August 25, 2017

KIPP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108811
VENTURA, CA
Past

June 4, 2008 - August 17, 2010

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
VENTURA, CA
Past

January 2, 2008 - June 5, 2008

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

August 30, 2007 - January 2, 2008

USA ADVANCED PLANNERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 131282
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

June 20, 2006 - March 9, 2007

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

December 6, 2000 - February 2, 2006

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 7, 1990 - October 30, 1992

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 23, 1988 - June 22, 1990

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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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HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, L.L.C. | HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 226760 / SEC#: 801-112113

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2017 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2017 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(6/15/2017)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 10/21/2014
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HC
HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, L.L.C. | HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 226760 / SEC#: 801-112113

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2017 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
34220 Gateway Drive Suite 120, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 340-3277
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HWC FORM ADV PART 2A & PART 2B DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts811
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 192,102,939

Red Flags


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Company Information


HARDWORKING CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 226760Oxnard, CA 93036

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