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James F. Harmon

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Independence, OH 44131
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CRD#: 1903786
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Professional summary

James Frederick Harmon, who also goes by James F Harmon, is a registered financial advisor currently at CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Independence, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

James F Harmon

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 9, 2020 - Present

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6801 Brecksville Rd Door N, Independence, OH 44131
RIA
CRD#: 286002
Independence, OH
Past

June 12, 2000 - August 26, 2002

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 8, 1999 - March 3, 2005

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16678
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

November 5, 1998 - June 13, 2000

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 10, 1992 - May 19, 1994

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

July 18, 1989 - November 8, 1990

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 18, 1989 - November 8, 1990

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 20, 1988 - August 1, 1989

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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".
CI
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 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
Ohio
(7/9/2020)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/4/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/17/1988
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CI
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5959 Rockside Woods Blvd N Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 447-9000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
86

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CBIZ IAS BROCHURE NO WRAP (3/27/2025)
THE CBIZ INR WRAP BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,658
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,491,932,749

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Company Information

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286002Independence, OH 44131

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