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James E. Gasaway

GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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CRD#: 2068064
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Professional summary


James Edward Gasaway, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Jim Gasaway, is a registered financial advisor currently at GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Gasaway

Other business activities


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(1.) NAME OF OBA: REAL ESTATE; ADDRESS OF OBA: KALAMAZOO, MI AND ORANGE BEACH, AL; NATURE: PASSIVE MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION OF RENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; TITLE OR RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA: OWNER AND PROPRIETOR; DUTIES: PROPERTY OVERSIGHT AND COLLECTION OF RENT; START DATE: 05/1997; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; (2.) NAME OF OBA: CALVIN UNIVERSITY; ADDRESS OF OBA: GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546; NATURE: EDUCATION; DUTIES: TEACH RETIREMENT PLANNING AND GROUP BENEFITS CLASS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE WITH OBA: ADJUNCT PROFESSOR; START DATE: 01/2023; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 60; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 30; (3.) NAME OF OBA: CENTER POINT CHURCH; ADDRESS OF OBA: KALAMAZOO, MI 49009; NATURE: CHURCH; DUTIES: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER, GIVE GENERAL ADVICE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; START DATE: 08/2020; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 5-6; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; (4.) NAME OF OBA: RANDUG (RELIUS ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL DAILY USER GROUP); ADDRESS OF OBA: ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87199; NATURE: USERS GROUP OF TPA/ RECORDKEEPING SOFTWARE USERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA:BOARD MEMBER/ SPONSOR LIAISON; DUTIES: COMMUNICATE WITH SPONSORS; START DATE: 01/2022; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 2; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 2; (5.) NAME OF OBA: CENTER POINT CHURCH FOUNDATION; ADDRESS OF OBA: KALAMAZOO, MI 49009; NATURE: CHURCH; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA: TREASURER; DUTIES: PROVIDE SERVICES; START DATE: 06/2024; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0

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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®

Experience


Current

February 1, 2006 - Present

GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 7110 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009Office #2: 10500 Chicago Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464
RIA
CRD#: 123807
Kalamazoo, MI
Past

June 14, 1990 - November 21, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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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GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
ALLIANCE RETIREMENT PLAN SOLUTIONS | GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | GASAWAY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 123807 / SEC#: 801-121052

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2021 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2021 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
Michigan
(8/25/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/13/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
ALLIANCE RETIREMENT PLAN SOLUTIONS | GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | GASAWAY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 123807 / SEC#: 801-121052

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2021 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7110 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 10, Oshtemo, MI 49077
Phone number
(269) 324-0080
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

08 07 2025 GIA FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL (8/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts713
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 162,423,538

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/05/2024
Cover Page
03/08/2024
02/17/2023

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Company Information


GASAWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 123807Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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