James R. Williamson

PLATINUM PLANNING

SARASOTA, FL 34236

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CRD#: 2437372

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Russ Williamson

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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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 1, 2012 - Present

PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 534 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

RIA

CRD#: 120213

SARASOTA, FL

Past

April 20, 2011 - January 29, 2013

STERLING ENTERPRISES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 44915

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

March 29, 2010 - December 31, 2011

GLOBALCLEAR INVESTMENT & DEPOSITORY LLC

RIA

CRD#: 150302

BOCA RATON, FL

Past

September 8, 2006 - August 14, 2009

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 332

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

June 23, 2004 - October 13, 2004

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

SARASOTA, FL

Past

November 19, 2003 - October 13, 2004

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Past

March 24, 1999 - November 11, 2003

KASHNER DAVIDSON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 5319

SARASOTA, FL

Past

September 8, 1997 - March 18, 1999

BAXTER BANKS & SMITH, LTD.

CRD#: 40771

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

April 21, 1995 - August 18, 1997

KASHNER DAVIDSON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 5319

SARASOTA, FL

Past

August 17, 1994 - March 31, 1995

A. T. BROD & CO. INC.

CRD#: 1319

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

February 9, 1994 - September 14, 1994

J. GREGORY & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 14892

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Florida
(3/1/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/21/2011

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/24/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/8/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 120213 / SEC#:

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2000 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

534 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Mailing Address

Phone number

(941) 444-5260

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	288
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 26,138,172

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James R. Williamson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Russell Williamson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

STERLING ENTERPRISES GROUP, INC.

GLOBALCLEAR INVESTMENT & DEPOSITORY LLC

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

KASHNER DAVIDSON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BAXTER BANKS & SMITH, LTD.

KASHNER DAVIDSON SECURITIES CORPORATION

A. T. BROD & CO. INC.

J. GREGORY & COMPANY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/21/2011

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2009

Series 66

Date: 11/24/2003

Series 7

Date: 2/8/1994

Current Firm

PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

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Company Information

PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.

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