JM
James A. Martin
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
FT LOUDON, PA
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CRD#: 2083699
JM
Professional summary
James Anthony Martin, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Martin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Ft Loudon, Pennsylvania and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Ft Loudon, Pennsylvania.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jim Martin
Other business activities
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1. CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS - IAR 2. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES 3. TAX PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING NOT INVEST RELATED TAX PREPARER, ACCOUNTANT STARTED 1/95 40HRS/MTH 20HRS/MTH DURING TRADING HRS PREPARE TAX RETURNS AND PROVIDE ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES & BUSINESS CONSULTING; 4. RENTAL REAL ESTATE 5. MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 6. FORGE FINANCIAL, INC-OWNER-PRESIDENT-investment related 7.Conococheague Forge, LLC-Not investment related-Fort Loudon, PA-Own and manage real-estate-leasing property and selling resources such as timber- Partner-start date-3/1/21-5 hrs/mo-2 hrs during trading 8. 905 Rox LLC; Not Investment Related; 905 Roxbury Road Apt 2 Shippensburg, PA 17257; Owner of residential apartment building with 12 units; Member; 3/27/2024; 5 hours per month; 2 hours per month; Manage staff
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1993
Experience
Current
January 11, 2011 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 109032
FT LOUDON, PA
Current
January 11, 2011 - Present
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 25427
FT LOUDON, PA
Past
October 30, 1992 - January 11, 2011
CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5478
FORT LOUDON, PA
Past
April 26, 1991 - November 6, 1992
HACKETT ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2106
WYOMISSING, PA
Past
September 4, 1990 - April 16, 1991
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 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
California(5/23/2022)
RR
Florida(5/5/2017)
RR
Georgia(1/11/2011)
RR
Maryland(1/11/2011)
RR
Massachusetts(1/11/2011)
RR
New York(1/11/2011)
RR
Ohio(1/11/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/11/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/11/2011)
RR
Tennessee(10/2/2017)
RR
Texas(1/8/2013)
RR
Vermont(6/24/2024)
RR
Virginia(1/11/2011)
RR
West Virginia(6/22/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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