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James B. Cross

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CRD#: 2186080
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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 Burchett Cross, who also goes by James Cross, Chett Cross, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. James had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 52 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Cross | Chett Cross

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 21, 2024 - July 31, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Los Gatos, CA
Past

September 19, 2023 - February 12, 2024

COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17140
CLAYTON, MO
Past

February 11, 2021 - May 25, 2022

MORETON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132643
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

March 6, 2018 - February 26, 2019

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 10, 2009 - September 29, 2016

ICBA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 24088
BOULDER, CO
Past

February 10, 2009 - January 24, 2018

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
Bozeman, MT
Past

November 19, 2007 - February 10, 2009

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

August 22, 2006 - November 9, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 2, 2003 - August 17, 2006

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
BOULDER, CO
Past

March 17, 2003 - September 11, 2003

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 25, 2002 - March 19, 2003

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 15, 2002 - April 19, 2002

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 25, 2000 - April 25, 2002

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

May 25, 2000 - September 7, 2000

FHN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 46346
MEMPHIS, TN

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".
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/30/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Schwab Way, San Francisco, CA 94105
Mailing Address
3000 Schwab Way Sf211mn-08-330, Westlake, TX 76262-8104
Phone number
(817) 859-5000
Established
California since 04/01/1971
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
30,065

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/23/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNER
BEATTY, JONATHAN SCOTTDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES2429276
CRAIG, JONATHAN MPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING4144656
HATHI, NEESHA KMANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS2648997
HOWARD, DENNIS WILLARDMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER6403083
NICHOLS, CHARLESMANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4811434
STARR, JEFFREY HAROLDMANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4700461
VERDESCHI, MICHAEL DANIELMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR4570777

Disclosures


Regulatory Event58
Civil Event3
Arbitration248
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/24/2025
Cover Page
01/19/2024
04/14/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

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