James A. Betzig

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS | Partner, CEO

Milford, CT 06461

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CRD#: 2457078

Professional summary

James Andrew Betzig, CIMA®, who also goes by James A Betzig, Jim Betzig, is a registered financial advisor currently at COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS located in Milford, Connecticut.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Trust & estate planning

Philanthropic services

Institutional consulting

Trading individual securities

Financial planning

Retirement planning

What is your current number of clients?

Greater than 100

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James A Betzig | Jim Betzig

Other business activities

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CBA MGMT CO., LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED; 54 WILTON ROAD, 1ST FLR WESTPORT, CT 06880; MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF RIA; PARTNER; START DATE: 01/2025; APPROX 160 HRS/MO

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA^®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Education

Economics and History

1991 - 1994

Experience

Current

January 24, 2025 - Present

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

Office #1: 612 Wheelers Farms Road 2nd Floor, Milford, CT 06461

RIA

CRD#: 152569

Milford, CT

Past

June 8, 2018 - January 28, 2025

TRINITYPOINT WEALTH, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 297165

MILFORD, CT

Past

March 26, 2013 - June 8, 2018

BEIRNE.

RIA

CRD#: 167103

SHELTON, CT

Past

January 25, 2012 - July 26, 2023

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Milford, CT

Past

January 20, 2012 - March 19, 2013

BEIRNE WEALTH CONSULTING, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 160184

MILFORD, CT

Past

January 3, 1995 - January 24, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

NEW HAVEN, CT

Past

October 11, 1994 - January 24, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW HAVEN, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS | LLBH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152569 / SEC#: 801-70943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Connecticut
(1/24/2025)

IAR

Massachusetts
(9/30/2025)

IAR

New Hampshire
(8/22/2025)

IAR

New York
(8/22/2025)

IAR

North Carolina
(8/28/2025)

IAR

Rhode Island
(8/25/2025)

IAR

Texas
(1/24/2025)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/5/1994

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/17/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/10/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS | LLBH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152569 / SEC#: 801-70943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

54 Wilton Road 1st Floor, Westport, CT 06880

Mailing Address

Phone number

(203) 683-1530

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,000
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,595,660,113

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/13/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Andrew Betzig's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

Experience

TRINITYPOINT WEALTH, LLC

BEIRNE.

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BEIRNE WEALTH CONSULTING, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/5/1994

Series 63

Date: 10/17/1994

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/10/1994

Current Firm

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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