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James F. Schlager

RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
El Segundo, CA 90245
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CRD#: 1944421
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Professional summary

James Frederick Schlager, who also goes by James Schlager, is a registered financial advisor currently at RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC located in El Segundo, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

James Schlager

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 26, 2019 - Present

RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 101 North Pacific Coast Highway Suite 305, El Segundo, CA 90245
RIA
CRD#: 306275
El Segundo, CA
Past

December 3, 2018 - January 21, 2020

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 19, 2012 - October 17, 2014

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 19, 2005 - January 21, 2020

MOSS ADAMS SECURITIES & INSURANCE LLC

BD
CRD#: 114950
El Segundo, CA
Past

October 31, 2005 - December 6, 2005

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 31, 2005 - December 6, 2005

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 18, 1997 - January 21, 2020

MOSS ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108917
El Segundo, CA
Past

January 17, 1997 - October 31, 2005

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10249
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

November 22, 1995 - October 31, 2005

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 14, 1989 - November 17, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 1989 - November 17, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
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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RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 306275 / SEC#: 801-117793

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2019 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
California
(12/26/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/10/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/17/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/27/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/13/1989
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/18/2006
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 306275 / SEC#: 801-117793

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
101 North Pacific Coast Highway Suite 305, El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address
Phone number
(424) 502-3501
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RPCA ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts748
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 656,943,166

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/06/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

RUNNING POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 306275El Segundo, CA 90245

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