James Ferebee Short

James F. Short

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CRD#: 2153047
James Ferebee Short

Professional summary


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James Ferebee Short, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Jas Short, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jas Short

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

June 3, 2021 - October 12, 2022

BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 300243
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

June 20, 2007 - June 13, 2019

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139749
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 23, 2004 - August 21, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 29, 2002 - January 7, 2003

WAYPOINT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 115810
NORFOLK, VA
Past

April 22, 1996 - December 6, 1996

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2331
SUFFOLK, VA
Past

August 12, 1991 - May 9, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
BH
BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS
BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS | BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 300243 / SEC#: 801-114773

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BH
BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS
BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS | BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 300243 / SEC#: 801-114773

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
440 Viking Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 644-4545
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,529
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 608,304,013

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
11/01/2023

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Company Information


BEACON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 300243

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