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James S. Rankin
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Greeley, CO 80634
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CRD#: 1956101
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Professional summary
James Scott Rankin is a registered financial advisor currently at CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Greeley, Colorado and CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Greeley, Colorado.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP,LLC, DBA FOR SECURITIES AND INSURANCE BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED. GREELEY, CO, I SELL AND SERVICE HEALTH, LIFE, DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE, DENTAL VISION, ANNUITIES, MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS SINCE 1988-PRESENT. 130 HOURS A MONTH WITH 130 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS. 2) Moose Twins, LLC, non investment related, Greeley, CO. real estate holdings, 2/2005, registered agent, 1 hour per month, 1 hour per month during trading hours, expense for office space paid to Moose Twins. 3) NBC South Building Association Inc. not investment related, Greeley, Co - Association for Moose Twins, LLC, Greeley CO-President, 10/2005, 1 hour per month, 1 hour per month during trading hours, respond to building issues and process common expenses and bills for each unit to accounting. Notify members of annual meetings and arrange the agenda. 4) Free Market Healthcare Associates- Non Profit- Healthcare Advocacy- Non Investment Related- Greeley, CO, President, 5 hours per month, 5 hours per month during trading hours. 5) My DPC Connection, LLC, non-investment related, Greeley, CO, to identify and enroll primary care physicians in a direct pay practice referral contract, Member, 1/2018, 4 hours per month, 4 hours per month during trading hours, I will be responsible for marketing, some administrative duties and sales. 6) Norwood For School Board, not investment related, Greeley, CO, School Board candidate-bank account, Registered Agent, 7/2021, 4 hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, marketing the candidate and raising funds for his campaign. 7) College Green Office Park Owners Association, Inc, not investment related, Greely, CO, management organization of commercial building owners, President, 9/2021, two (2) hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, implement and approve policies and procedures for the association. 8) Scott Rankin for School Board, non-investment related, Greely, CO. ?This is a candidate committee, the purpose is to raise funds, make expenditures and promote the candidate for the office of board director, Candidate, 6/2023, four (4) hours per month, run a campaign for myself; raise money, purchase promotional items, create and monitor a website, meet and greet voters. 9) Next Level Whitewater, LLC, not investment related, Greeley, CO, Whitewater kayak instruction service, Sole Member, instructor, activity planner, 3/2025, 10 hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, a certified kayak instructor who provides lessons and instruction to paddlers, the business is very limited in scope and provides the service to a limited number, of individuals. I perform all of the duties required of the LLC to include registration, accounting, services offered, etc.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 13, 2019 - Present
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Office #1: 4673 West 20th Street Unit E, Greeley, CO 80634RIA
CRD#: 134922
Greeley, CO
Current
June 7, 2017 - Present
CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 4673 West 20th Street Unit E, Greeley, CO 80634BD
CRD#: 159712
Greeley, CO
Past
August 31, 2006 - July 7, 2017
WILBANKS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40673
GREELEY, CO
Past
October 22, 2004 - August 31, 2006
AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
January 1, 2004 - November 5, 2004
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past
May 20, 1994 - January 1, 2004
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past
September 14, 1989 - September 16, 1993
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CW
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 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
RR
Colorado(6/7/2017)
IAR
Colorado(6/13/2019)
RR
Connecticut(9/1/2025)
RR
Kansas(6/15/2020)
RR
Montana(2/26/2018)
IAR
Montana(6/9/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(3/4/2021)
IAR
Oregon(3/4/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CW
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
425 N. Martingale Rd. Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 388-6200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42
SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,073 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 628,729,517 |
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