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James Harrison Waugh

VIMA
TROY, MI
·CRD# 2493764·32 years experience

Professional Summary

James Harrison Waugh, who also goes by James H Waugh, is a registered financial advisor currently at VIMA, LLC located in Troy, Michigan. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE 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

James H Waugh

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VIMA, LLC·CRD# 148833
RIA
46 East Square Lake Rd., Troy, MI 48085
November 9, 2018 - Present
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 39550
RIA
Owosso, MI
October 5, 2016 - October 2, 2018
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 39550
BD
Owosso, MI
October 5, 2016 - October 2, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Kalamazoo, MI
May 22, 2015 - August 9, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Kalamazoo, MI
May 14, 2015 - August 9, 2016
GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 132070
RIA
Williamston, MI
December 16, 2014 - February 10, 2015
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
Okemos, MI
May 29, 2014 - July 1, 2014
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Okemos, MI
April 21, 2014 - July 1, 2014
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Southfield, MI
August 26, 2010 - March 19, 2014
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
June 27, 1994 - July 3, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Southfield, MI
June 27, 1994 - March 19, 2014

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Current Firm

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VIMA, LLC

MORE THAN MONEY WEALTH ADVISORS | VIMA, LLC

CRD#: 148833 / SEC#: 801-129108
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/12/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (12/13/2023 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (12/19/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (12/14/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/12/2023 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

46 East Square Lake Rd., Troy, MI 48085

Phone Number

(248) 526-6700

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VIMA- NARRATIVE VERSION OF ADV PART 2A & 2B (5/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,181

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$229,498,747

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/11/2026Cover PageReport
11/05/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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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VIMA, LLC

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CRD#: 148833 / SEC#: 801-129108
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/12/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (12/13/2023 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (12/19/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (12/14/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/12/2023 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Michigan
(11/9/2018)

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

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2010About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1994About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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