AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
James Elwood Pearman JR

James E. Pearman

PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING
SALEM, VA 24153
CRD#: 2134909
Some features on this profile are disabled
James Elwood Pearman JR
James Elwood Pearman JRPARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING

Professional summary


James Elwood Pearman JR, CFP®, who also goes by James Pearman, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC located in Salem, Virginia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Core Areas of Focus


Estate & Generational Planning Issues
Fixed Fee (Subscription
Retainer
etc.)
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Medical Professionals
Retirement Planning & Distribution Rules
Tax Planning

Biography


Jim co-founded Partners in Financial Planning, LLC in 2009. He has authored the book entitled “Financial Planning for the Older Client” as well as quoted on financial planning topics in a variety of local and national publications. He is active with National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and NAPFA Consumer Education Foundation (NCEF).  Jim has served as an industry expert for the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) Exams Advisory Project Group that develops and reviews questions for the Series 63, 65 and 66 securities exams.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Virginia Tech and has served in the financial services industry for 50+ years. Jim enjoys being involved with his community.  He chairs the boards of Feeding America Southwest Virginia, Alta Mons Inc., and serves as Treasurer of the Roanoke District of the United Methodist Church to name a few. Jim and his wife Brenda live in Salem with their cats and enjoys going to Virginia Tech sporting events, especially Hokie basketball and football.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Pearman

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James Elwood Pearman JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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: 1992

Experience


Current

November 13, 2009 - Present

PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

Office #1: 421 South College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
RIA
CRD#: 151980
SALEM, VA
Past

April 10, 1991 - November 13, 2009

FEE-ONLY FINANCIAL PLANNING, L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 108365
ROANOKE, VA

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".
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 151980 / SEC#: 801-70754

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2009 Approved)

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
Texas
(2/18/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(11/13/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 151980 / SEC#: 801-70754

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2009 Approved)
Loading...

Contact information


Main Address
421 South College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
Mailing Address
421 South College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
Phone number
(540) 444-2930
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE - PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC (2/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,774
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 779,819,330

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/21/2026
Cover Page
02/10/2025
02/13/2024

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 151980Salem, VA 24153

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor James Pearman

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Contact information


(xxx) xxx-xxxx
xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Similar Advisors


RM
Russell MoskowitzAdvisorCheck Check Mark
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
IAR
RR
NEW YORK, NY
SN
Steven NewmanAdvisorCheck Check Mark
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
PR
LINCOLN, NE
LK
Larry KnisleyAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
PORTLAND, OR
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.