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James David Burleson

James D. Burleson

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CRD#: 2432451
James David Burleson

Professional summary

James David Burleson was barred by the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Prior to being barred, James had worked at 3 firms, which includes BURLESON & COMPANY LLC, FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION, CHARLES SCHWAB & CO. INC..

Biography

As Managing Partner at Burleson + Company, James oversees the firm and client relationships with open-mindedness and direction, aiming every day to do better for the clients and staff. Before Burleson + Company, he brought the same impassioned mindset and strong analytical skills to LETCO LMM as a derivatives trader and to Charles Schwab as an investment specialist. James received a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He has been married to his best friend, Angie, for more than 20 years, and they have two children, Daniel and Madeline. He enjoys reading, seeing live music and playing basketball.
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Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?
Philanthropic services
Financial planning
Trading individual securities
Trust & estate planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
2M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

June 24, 2004 - May 31, 2023

BURLESON & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131803
PETALUMA, CA
Past

June 1, 2004 - January 4, 2006

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 2, 2003 - May 18, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
PETALUMA, CA
Past

June 17, 2003 - May 18, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/15/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/17/2002
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

B&
BURLESON & COMPANY, LLC
BURLESON & COMPANY, LLC | GREENLEAF BURLESON | GREENLEAF & BURLESON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 131803 / SEC#: 801-66240

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Contact information

Main Address
201 1st Street Suite 204, Petaluma, CA 94952-4288
Mailing Address
Phone number
(707) 283-0520
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/29/2023)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts965
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 492,021,335

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Company Information

BURLESON & COMPANY, LLC

Managing PartnerCRD#: 131803

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