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James Russell Williamson

PLATINUM PLANNING
SARASOTA, FL
·CRD# 2437372·32 years experience

Professional Summary

James Russell Williamson, who also goes by Russ Williamson, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLATINUM PLANNING, INC. located in Sarasota, Florida. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Russ Williamson

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 120213
RIA
534 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
February 3, 2026 - Present
PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 120213
RIA
Sarasota, FL
March 1, 2012 - December 31, 2025
STERLING ENTERPRISES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 44915
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
April 20, 2011 - January 29, 2013
GLOBALCLEAR INVESTMENT & DEPOSITORY LLC·CRD# 150302
RIA
Boca Raton, FL
March 29, 2010 - December 31, 2011
FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 332
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
September 8, 2006 - August 14, 2009
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
RIA
Sarasota, FL
June 23, 2004 - October 13, 2004
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
November 19, 2003 - October 13, 2004
KASHNER DAVIDSON SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 5319
BD
Sarasota, FL
March 24, 1999 - November 11, 2003
BAXTER BANKS & SMITH, LTD.·CRD# 40771
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
September 8, 1997 - March 18, 1999
KASHNER DAVIDSON SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 5319
BD
Sarasota, FL
April 21, 1995 - August 18, 1997
A. T. BROD & CO. INC.·CRD# 1319
BD
Cleveland, OH
August 17, 1994 - March 31, 1995
J. GREGORY & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 14892
BD
February 9, 1994 - September 14, 1994

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Current Firm

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PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.

PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 120213
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (6/28/2000 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

534 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone Number

(941) 444-5260

# of Employees

1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

309

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$32,644,764

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Other business activities

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INSURANCE SALES, AGENT, STARTED 1/12/1987, 40 HRS PER MONTH, ALL DURING TRADING HOURS, SELLING INSURANCE PRODUCTS

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
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IAR
Florida
(2/3/2026)

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Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2011About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 2009About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2003About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1994About the Series 7 exam

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