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James Leroy Black

James Leroy Black

CFP®
THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION
REDMOND, WA
·CRD# 2156347·35 years experience

Professional Summary

James Leroy Black, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Black, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION LLC located in Redmond, Washington. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Jim Black

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2000

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION LLC·CRD# 148106
RIA
18300 Redmond Way Suite 250, Redmond, WA 98052
October 15, 2008 - Present
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 103857
BD
Redmond, WA
January 5, 2009 - September 8, 2009
PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6390
BD
Redmond, WA
July 19, 2004 - December 31, 2008
PACIFIC WEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC·CRD# 108728
RIA
Bellevue, WA
October 8, 2003 - December 31, 2008
WHV INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 107214
RIA
Seattle, WA
May 5, 2003 - October 7, 2003
FIRST SECURITY INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15515
BD
Salt Lake City, UT
December 22, 1992 - April 24, 1998
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
July 8, 1991 - December 16, 1992
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
July 8, 1991 - December 16, 1992

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Current Firm

TR
THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION LLC

ABSOLUTE RETURN SOLUTIONS INC. | THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION LLC | THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION INC. | ABSOLUTE RETURN SOLUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 148106 / SEC#: 801-113783
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/1/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (9/10/2018 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (10/10/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (9/11/2018 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Idaho (9/10/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (9/10/2018 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Utah (9/10/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (10/10/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

18300 Redmond Way Suite 250, Redmond, WA 98052

Phone Number

(425) 558-3700

# of Employees

35

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 28 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION - FORM ADV PART 2A (5/15/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,164

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$699,428,544

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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.

Manager; Geldboom, LLC; Investment related: No; Location: 9744 Carillon Park Dr Windermere, FL 34786; Description of the business: Administration; Business Started: 2019-09-30; During outside trading hours: 1; Expected total yearly compensation derived from the business: 100. Manager; Sivako, LLC; THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION, LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED, LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT, RECOMMENDS AND SELLS INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS AND RECEIVES COMMISSIONS FROM INSURANCE SALES. CLIENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE RECOMMENDED INSURANCE PRODUCTS THROUGH THE REPRESENTATIVE AND MAY PURCHASE SUCH PRODUCTS FROM UNAFFILIATED INSURANCE AGENTS.

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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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THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION LLC

ABSOLUTE RETURN SOLUTIONS INC. | THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION LLC | THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION INC. | ABSOLUTE RETURN SOLUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 148106 / SEC#: 801-113783
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/1/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (9/10/2018 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (10/10/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (9/11/2018 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Idaho (9/10/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (9/10/2018 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Utah (9/10/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (10/10/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Texas
(9/20/2016)
IAR
Washington
(10/15/2008)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2004About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1991About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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