James B. Ledbetter

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS

HOUSTON, TX 77041

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CRD#: 2437238

Professional summary

James Byrn Ledbetter is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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MADISON BENEFIT GROUP, LLC-PRINCIPAL; INSURANCE SALES; CONSULTING; PRESIDENT OF BREAKFAST CLUB

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 28, 2020 - Present

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4424 West Sam Houston Pkwy N Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77041

RIA

CRD#: 128561

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 2, 2002 - November 18, 2011

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 1763

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 5, 1998 - December 31, 2001

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

January 12, 1995 - November 6, 1996

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

February 9, 1994 - November 6, 1996

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC.

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | MBG RETIREMENT, INC. | MBG RETIREMENT

CRD#: 128561 / SEC#: 801-62750

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Texas
(10/28/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/12/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/8/1994

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC.

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | MBG RETIREMENT, INC. | MBG RETIREMENT

CRD#: 128561 / SEC#: 801-62750

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4424 West Sam Houston Pkwy N Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77041

Mailing Address

Phone number

(713) 693-6113

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A&2B (3/27/2025)

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James B. Ledbetter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC.

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 4/12/1995

Series 6

Date: 2/8/1994

Current Firm

HIGGINBOTHAM RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

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