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Kevin Randy James

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ
·CRD# 2434024·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Kevin Randy James is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona. Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Kevin has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
BD
1. 3131 E Camelback Road Suite 420, Phoenix, AZ 850162. Phoenix, AZ
July 9, 2025 - Present
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 108928
RIA
Phoenix, AZ
September 29, 2006 - January 26, 2017
BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 38642
BD
New York, NY
September 29, 2006 - January 26, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP·CRD# 105068
RIA
Princeton, NJ
June 4, 2002 - September 29, 2006
FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 4100
BD
New York, NY
July 25, 2001 - September 29, 2006
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER·CRD# 20804
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
January 16, 1996 - November 29, 1999
DICKINSON & CO.·CRD# 689
BD
Des Moines, IA
January 4, 1995 - January 26, 1995
MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7887
BD
Orange, CA
February 17, 1994 - February 7, 1995

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Current Firm

TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206

Mailing Address

8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500

Phone Number

(704) 988-3565

Established

Delaware since 01/01/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,293

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES PORTFOLIO ADVISOR WRAP FEE PROGRAM - MARCH 31, 2026 (4/21/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT—
ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLETCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER2756063
BARNHILL, HELEN GWYNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2574877
BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHNELECTED MANAGER1807977
D AMBROSI, JULIAN MAUROPRESIDENT, CEO, ELECTED MANAGER4729324
DEATS, JAMES JELECTED MANAGER4895304
HEASLIP, DEREK JAMESELECTED MANAGER6318596
INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER5040823
LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERTELECTED MANAGER1687894
MUKHERJEE, NILADRIELECTED MANAGER5227234
OVHORI, ELOHO ISIMEMECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8201407
SARAVANAN, SHANKARVICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER7789140
STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENEELECTED MANAGER4627958
WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER4324014

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

72,503

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$37,928,601,788

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Arbitration

4

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/23/2026Cover PageReport
01/22/2026Cover PageReport
01/23/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2023Cover PageReport

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
BD
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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.
IAR
Alabama
(1/23/2026)
IAR
Arizona
(7/9/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/30/2025)
IAR
Vermont
(1/23/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 2001About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jan 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1994About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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