James Russell
Professional summary
James Russell, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Russell, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
November 14, 2025 - Present
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
April 21, 2025 - July 14, 2025
FLORIDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
January 21, 2015 - September 1, 2015
LEARNVEST PLANNING SERVICES, LLC
May 29, 2007 - July 25, 2013
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
May 14, 2007 - July 25, 2013
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
April 5, 2007 - May 14, 2007
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
June 2, 2005 - May 14, 2007
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
March 17, 2005 - May 10, 2005
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
December 14, 1992 - March 24, 1993
F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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(11/14/2025)
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Current Firm
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 197,089 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 30,882,928,556 |
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