James M. Schless
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Saint Johns, FL
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CRD#: 2350825
Professional summary
James Michael Schless, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Saint Johns, Florida and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Saint Johns, Florida.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)JAMES SCHLESS, 353 SUMMERSET DR, SAINT JOHNS, FL, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 09/01/93, INV REL, 10 HR/WK- 3/TRADING HR. 2)DPC, 353 SUMMERSET DR, SAINT JOHNS. FL, BUSINESS COACHING, 02/01/21, NIR, 8 HR/WK- 4/TRADING HR. 3)SCHLESSTER, INC, 353 SUMMERSET DR, SAINT JOHNS, FL, PASS THROUGH S-CORP, 03/01/06, NIR, PRESIDENT, 5 HR/YR- 0/TRADING HR. 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-80 HR/MO-80/TRADING. 04/28/21-IAR THAT MANAGES CLIENT ASSETS OR PREPARES FINANCIAL PLANS FOR A FEE. OBA FORM SUBMITTED ON FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL 'S BEHALF, BY CIR HOME OFFICE. TIME SPENT AND INCOME ARE ESTIMATED.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
April 16, 2021 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Saint Johns, FL
Current
April 16, 2021 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Saint Johns, FL
Past
December 15, 2015 - February 8, 2021
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 281958
Orange Park, FL
Past
September 8, 2005 - December 15, 2015
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3641
ORANGE PARK, FL
Past
April 27, 2004 - September 14, 2005
FIRST COMMAND BANK
RIA
CRD#: 128851
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
February 9, 2000 - May 7, 2004
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3641
ORANGE PARK, FL
Past
May 28, 1993 - February 8, 2021
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3641
ORANGE PARK, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(4/16/2021)
RR
Florida(4/16/2021)
IAR
Florida(4/28/2021)
RR
Maryland(1/28/2025)
RR
Michigan(3/22/2022)
RR
Missouri(4/16/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(1/28/2022)
RR
New York(4/19/2021)
RR
Virginia(4/16/2021)
RR
Washington(4/16/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,361
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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