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James D. Groce

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CRD#: 2118505
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Donald Groce JR, CFP®, who also goes by James Donald Groce Jr, Jim Groce, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Donald Groce Jr | Jim Groce

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.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT REPRESENTING VARIABLE INSURANCE PROVIDERS; SCF INVESTMENT ADVISOR - INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP; JIM GROCE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC - DIRECTOR - CONDUCT FEE BASED FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR CLIENTS - INVESTMENT RELATED; TENNYSON ADVISORY GROUP - PARTNER - PROVIDE FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENT SERVICES; PRECISION BUSINESS STRATEGIES - NON INVESTMENT RELATED - 2600 DALLAS PARKWAY STE 520, FRISCO, TX 75034 - CPA/ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING/TAX PREP OR RELATED - SILENT PARTNER - 10/21 - 0 HRS/WEEK;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

June 30, 2014 - July 31, 2023

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123608
Frisco, TX
Past

June 30, 2014 - July 31, 2023

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
FRISCO, TX
Past

March 1, 2013 - July 2, 2014

TFR ADVISORS LLP

RIA
CRD#: 119755
PLANO, TX
Past

January 25, 2013 - June 13, 2014

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
PLANO, TX
Past

February 24, 2009 - February 1, 2013

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ADDISON, TX
Past

January 29, 2009 - February 1, 2013

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ADDISON, TX
Past

January 2, 2008 - November 4, 2008

AW SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 103747
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 19, 2006 - November 6, 2008

ALLWORTH FINANCIAL, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 111167
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

June 15, 2006 - December 31, 2007

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 28, 2000 - November 18, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 28, 2000 - November 18, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 21, 1991 - December 31, 1996

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/17/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING | WESTBERRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UPTREX LLC DBA UPTREX WEALTH ADVISORS | UNION STREET ADVISORS, LLC | TRUECOURSE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TEXAS FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LP DBA TFR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TAX & INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | STRATEGIC WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP SERVICES, INC. DBA, STRATEGIC WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP | SLADE FINANCIAL ADVISORY PLLC | SIERRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. DBA SCF | SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | SAVVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | REDFISH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | OLD BRIDGE WEALTH, INC. | NEVILLE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | MT. JULIET ADVISORS, LLC | MONEYWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MISSION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MILLER WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | INTEGRATED LIFE & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | HAMMER WEALTH GROUP | GUTH FINANCIAL | GATEWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | FORTHRIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | DALTON WEALTH GROUP | DAILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CREATIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | COHESION WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BUFFALO FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | BENEFITS ONE | ASH CREEK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 123608 / SEC#: 801-71206

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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive First Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(559) 456-6108
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
263

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCF FORM ADV 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,190
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,349,597,453

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/17/2024
Cover Page
06/28/2024

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Company Information


SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 123608

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