WJ
William G. James
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Doylestown, PA 18901
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CRD#: 2409577
WJ
Professional summary
William George James, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Bud James, William G James, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. William has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bud James | William G James
Other business activities
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Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 07/31/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: BUD JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY POSITION: owner / photographer NATURE: Fine art photography INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/29/2016 ADDRESS: 111 Baker Place, North Wales PA 19454-4445, United States DESCRIPTION: Fine art and travel photography and printing. Photography instructor and lecturer. Name: WILLIAM G. JAMES POSITION: Adjunct Professor NATURE: Part time adjunct professor at Delaware Valley University INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/29/2016 ADDRESS: 111 Baker Place, North Wales PA 19454-4445, United States DESCRIPTION: Occasional part time professor for business school. Name: DYNASTY ADVISORS LLC FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: member and agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/29/2016 ADDRESS: 303 West Main Street, Suite 410, Freehold NJ 07728, United States DESCRIPTION: Sale and service of fixed insurance as noted above. Name: DYNASTY ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Member / Advisor NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 128 START DATE: 08/01/2025 ADDRESS: 60 Green Street, Suite 2, Doylestown PA 18901, United States DESCRIPTION: Investment and insurance sales and service. Advisor for all the above.
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
July 31, 2025 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 60 Green St Suite 2, Doylestown, PA 18901RIA
CRD#: 283330
Doylestown, PA
Current
July 31, 2025 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 60 Green Street Suite 2, Doylestown, PA 18901BD
CRD#: 42046
Doylestown, PA
Past
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 8032
Freehold, NJ
Past
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
BD
CRD#: 8032
Freehold, NJ
Past
August 8, 2008 - September 30, 2016
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
ISELIN, NJ
Past
August 8, 2008 - September 30, 2016
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
ISELIN, NJ
Past
November 29, 2006 - August 11, 2008
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
ISELIN, NJ
Past
January 1, 2004 - August 11, 2008
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
ISELIN, NJ
Past
March 15, 2001 - May 7, 2007
SMART FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 118006
DEVON, PA
Past
February 8, 2001 - January 1, 2004
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past
June 1, 1998 - February 12, 2001
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
November 1, 1993 - June 1, 1998
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 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(7/31/2025)
RR
Delaware(7/31/2025)
RR
Florida(7/31/2025)
RR
Maryland(7/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/31/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/31/2025)
RR
New Jersey(7/31/2025)
RR
New York(7/31/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/31/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(7/31/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(7/31/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/31/2025)
RR
Texas(7/31/2025)
IAR
Texas(7/31/2025)
RR
Virginia(7/31/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 283330Doylestown, PA 18901TRUST BUT VERIFY
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