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James B. Watts

WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Springfield, MO 65804
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CRD#: 2482375
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Professional summary


James Barry Watts, who also goes by J Barry Watts, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Springfield, Missouri.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 28 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


J Barry Watts

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
American Tax Strategies, LLC dba SavingYouTaxes.com Investment Related 2847 S. Ingram Mill, Suite B100, Springfield, MO 65804 Insurance Agency Insurance Agent 11/5/2016 10 10 Administrative management of agency D/B/A Wattswood Farms Non-Investment Related 1161 State Highway B, Rogersville, MO 65742 A livestock farm Owner 1/1/2004 10 0 Feeding livestock and mending fences Ingram Mill Investments Investment related 1161 State Highway B, Rogersville, MO 65742 Ownership of a commercial building Owner 9/15/2005 0 0 Ownership of the LLC which owns an office building Property Partners, LLC Investment Related 2847 S. Ingram Mill, Suite B103, Springfield, MO 65804 Rental real estate WealthCare Corporation Not investment related Springfield, MO Business Exit Planning and Legacy Planning Owner Started 01/2022 Approximately 20% of time

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 7, 2017 - Present

WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2847 S. Ingram Mill Road Suite B102, Springfield, MO 65804
RIA
CRD#: 170382
Springfield, MO
Past

March 29, 2017 - April 3, 2017

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
Springfield, MO
Past

July 7, 2014 - March 27, 2017

WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170382
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

April 10, 2007 - October 19, 2010

INVESTMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 142390
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

October 12, 1999 - December 31, 2007

INVESTMENT CONSULTING GROUP, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 119094
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

January 14, 1999 - April 19, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

October 26, 1998 - April 19, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

January 10, 1997 - October 27, 1998

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 25, 1994 - January 4, 1997

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
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WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
JAMES WATTS, AMERICAN TAX STRATEGIES, LLC INSURANCE AGENCY | WEALTHCARE, LLC | WEALTHCARE TAX ADVISORS, LLC | WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SAVINGYOUTAXES.COM

CRD#: 170382 / SEC#: 801-129104

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/28/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2023 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Missouri
(7/7/2017)
IAR
Texas
(2/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/5/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 1/24/2007
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
JAMES WATTS, AMERICAN TAX STRATEGIES, LLC INSURANCE AGENCY | WEALTHCARE, LLC | WEALTHCARE TAX ADVISORS, LLC | WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SAVINGYOUTAXES.COM

CRD#: 170382 / SEC#: 801-129104

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/28/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2847 S. Ingram Mill Road Suite B102, Springfield, MO 65804
Mailing Address
Phone number
(417) 865-0936
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A & 2B SEC (4/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts832
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 161,175,824

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Company Information


WEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 170382Springfield, MO 65804

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