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James W. Hamilton

PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.
Houston, TX 77046
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CRD#: 2503669
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Professional summary


James William Hamilton, AIF®, who also goes by Jim Hamilton, is a registered financial advisor currently at PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C. located in Houston, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Hamilton

Other business activities


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1. PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL, LLC., START DATE: 3/1997, 3 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 1776, HOUSTON, TX 77046, RIA, PARTNER/FINANCIAL ADVISOR, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, INVESTMENT RELATED, 120 HOURS PER MONTH, 6 HOURS PER DAY DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, SOLE-PROPRIETOR, START DATE: 4/1/1994, 3 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 1776, HOUSTON, TX 77046, INSURANCE AGENT, FIXED INSURANCE SALES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 15 HOURS PER MONTH, .09 HOURS PER DAY DURING TRADING HOURS. 3. MIDTOWN BUSINESS NETWORK, START DATE: 12/13/2005, 318 TUAM, HOUSTON, TX 77006, CORPORATION, DIRECTOR, MEMBER, PROVIDING REFERRALS TO OTHER CHAPTER MEMBERS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 12 HOURS PER MONTH, 5 HOURS PER DAY DURING TRADING HOURS. 4. NORTHEAST HOUSTON BAPTIST CHURCH, START DATE: 08/02/2002, 18000 W LAKE HOUSTON PARKWAY, HUMBLE, TX 77346, CORPORATION, CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TRUSTEE, OVERSEER OF CHURCH FINANCES, BUYING/SELLING OF LAND, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 4 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS PER DAY DURING TRADING HOURS. 5. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.83 OF TEXAS, START DATE: 8/18/2016, 1300 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 1400, HOUSTON, TX 77056, CORPORATION, MUNICIPALITY WATER DISTRICT, DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT SECRETARY, BOARD MEMBER AND ATTEND MONTGOMERY COUNTY DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETINGS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 2 HOURS PER MONTH, 2 HOURS PER DAY DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

August 26, 2003 - Present

PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.

Office #1: 3 Greenway Plaza Suite 1776, Houston, TX 77046
RIA
CRD#: 107465
Houston, TX
Past

October 10, 2017 - March 6, 2018

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13092
Houston, TX
Past

January 3, 2007 - October 13, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 26, 2003 - December 31, 2013

PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 107465
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 29, 1994 - December 31, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX

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".
PA
PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.
PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL, L.L.C. | SUTTON WILLIAM THOMAS JR | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.

CRD#: 107465 / SEC#: 801-27691

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/1986 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
Louisiana
(7/27/2017)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PA
PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.
PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL, L.L.C. | SUTTON WILLIAM THOMAS JR | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.

CRD#: 107465 / SEC#: 801-27691

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/1986 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3 Greenway Plaza Suite 1776, Houston, TX 77046
Mailing Address
Phone number
(713) 574-6015
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART II (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts909
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 465,030,058

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Company Information


PORTFOLIO ADVISORY COUNCIL,L.L.C.

CRD#: 107465Houston, TX 77046

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