James E. Ward

LATITUDE ADVISORS

WASHINGTON, DC 20003

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CRD#: 2342656

Professional summary

James Emanuel Ward SR, who also goes by James E Ward Sr, James E Ward, is a registered financial advisor currently at LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James E Ward Sr | James E Ward

Other business activities

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5-03-83 TO PRESENT - JVJ BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, LTD 1511 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE STE A, WASHINGTON, DC 20003; CONSULTANT/ TAX PREPARATION & INSURANCE SALES; TIME SPENT 75%; COMPENSATED BY FEES & COMMISSIONS. 01/2010 - LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC - IA REP - COMPENSATED VIA FEES - 20% OF TIME

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 5, 2010 - Present

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1511 Pennsylvania Ave Se Suite A, Washington, DC 20003

RIA

CRD#: 151001

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

January 4, 2010 - September 1, 2016

GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

July 3, 2000 - December 31, 2009

MEDALLION ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 113788

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

February 2, 1999 - December 31, 2009

MEDALLION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 45314

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

September 27, 1996 - December 31, 1998

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 13318

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

January 1, 1996 - September 25, 1996

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19948

ATLANTA, GA

Past

October 2, 1995 - January 1, 1996

COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 22710

Past

February 4, 1994 - October 19, 1995

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

BIG HORN ADVISORS, LLC | LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 151001 / SEC#: 801-70420

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2009 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(10/19/2021)

IAR

Virginia
(1/5/2010)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/28/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/10/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/1/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/3/1994

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

BIG HORN ADVISORS, LLC | LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 151001 / SEC#: 801-70420

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2009 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Yorkville, IL

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 553-3730

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (11/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,305
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 379,516,000

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James E. Ward

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

GWN SECURITIES INC.

MEDALLION ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

MEDALLION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/28/1999

Series 63

Date: 10/10/1995

SIE

Date: 9/1/2016

Series 6

Date: 2/3/1994

Current Firm

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

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