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James Steven Leggott

ASCENT ADVISORS
Maple Grove, MN
·CRD# 2201650·24 years experience

Professional Summary

James Steven Leggott, who also goes by Jim S Leggott, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENT ADVISORS located in Maple Grove, Minnesota. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE 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 S Leggott

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ASCENT ADVISORS·CRD# 335353
RIA
7094 East Fish Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311
December 10, 2025 - Present
CORESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 315945
RIA
Maple Grove, MN
October 15, 2024 - December 31, 2025
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 141413
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Plymouth, MN
November 1, 2019 - February 5, 2025
SPECIALIZED ADVISORS·CRD# 299308
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Wayzata, MN
March 12, 2019 - October 22, 2019
SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 141195
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Minnetonka, MN
February 11, 2016 - March 11, 2019
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
BD
Plymouth, MN
January 27, 2003 - July 28, 2015
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA·CRD# 680
BD
January 7, 1992 - June 4, 1992
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
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January 7, 1992 - June 4, 1992

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Current Firm

AA
ASCENT ADVISORS

ASCENT ADVISORS | ASCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ASCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ASCENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 335353 / SEC#: 801-134543
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2025 120-Day Approval)

Contact Information

Main Address

1600 Madison Avenue Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001

Phone Number

(952) 444-3100

# of Employees

9

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - ASCENT ADVISORS (9/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

725

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$110,775,600

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Other business activities

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licensed to sell insurance

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Minnesota
(12/10/2025)

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Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jul 2015About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2003About 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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