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James Kellett Darlington II

James K. Darlington

EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS
Knoxville, TN 37909
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CRD#: 2004439
James Kellett Darlington II

Professional summary


James Kellett Darlington II, CFP®, who also goes by James Kellett Darlington, Jim Darlington II, Jimm Darlington Ii, Jimmy Darlington Ii, is a registered financial advisor currently at EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Kellett Darlington | Jim Darlington Ii | Jimm Darlington Ii | Jimmy Darlington Ii

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) The Melrose Group, LLC, is in the business of real estate investment, and is located at 900 Gay Street, Suite 1600, Knoxville, TN 37902-1857. I am a member and 25% owner of this business, which was started in 1998, and I spend one hour or less per month on this business, typically during trading hours. (2) 1Peter 4:10 LLC owns commercial real estate and the address is 1326 Dowell Springs Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37909. It is not an investment-related business. I am the owner and manager of this business, which was formed in 2021, and spend approximately 2 hours per month during trading hours managing the affairs of this business.

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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: 2013

Experience


Current

September 10, 2021 - Present

EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1326 Dowell Springs Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37909
RIA
CRD#: 286340
Knoxville, TN
Past

January 4, 2008 - September 21, 2021

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 4, 2008 - September 21, 2021

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

February 24, 1997 - January 7, 2008

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

July 13, 1994 - January 7, 2008

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

December 20, 1989 - December 20, 1991

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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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EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ABUNDANT LIFE PLANNING | WEALTHSOURCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | WEALTHSOURCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH SQUARED | STEWARDLY ADVISORS | REINHOLD FINANCIAL | NEXUS IMPACT ADVISORS | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INSIGHT WEALTH | HIGHWAY FINANCIAL NETWORKS | HD INVESTMENT ADVISORS | GRADY FINANCIAL NETWORK | GENEROUS WEALTH ADVISORS | FRANK AND FLANAGAN WEALTH ADVISORS | EVERSOURE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CORNERSTONE 360 ADVISORS | CLARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS | CENTERPOINT STRATEGIES | BRIGHTLIGHT | ALPHA PRINCIPLE

CRD#: 286340 / SEC#: 801-119192

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2020 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2020 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
Tennessee
(9/13/2021)
IAR
Texas
(9/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/21/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ABUNDANT LIFE PLANNING | WEALTHSOURCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | WEALTHSOURCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH SQUARED | STEWARDLY ADVISORS | REINHOLD FINANCIAL | NEXUS IMPACT ADVISORS | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INSIGHT WEALTH | HIGHWAY FINANCIAL NETWORKS | HD INVESTMENT ADVISORS | GRADY FINANCIAL NETWORK | GENEROUS WEALTH ADVISORS | FRANK AND FLANAGAN WEALTH ADVISORS | EVERSOURE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CORNERSTONE 360 ADVISORS | CLARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS | CENTERPOINT STRATEGIES | BRIGHTLIGHT | ALPHA PRINCIPLE

CRD#: 286340 / SEC#: 801-119192

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2020 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3500 Colonnade Parkway Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 982-5515
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
76

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EVERSOURCE PART 2A (6/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,633
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,954,297,526

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Company Information


EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 286340Knoxville, TN 37909

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