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James S. Lee

JFS WEALTH ADVISORS
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
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CRD#: 2540585
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Professional summary


James Stephen Lee is a registered financial advisor currently at JFS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
2 HRS/MONTH NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, DUTIES OR PAYING BILLS, MAINTAIN BOOKS. PARTNER IN LEE-MORTENS PARTNERSHIP, OWNS RENTED PROPERTY IN GULF SHORES, AL

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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

January 14, 2013 - Present

JFS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: Six Ppg Place Suite 1250, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RIA
CRD#: 145051
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 29, 1996 - January 14, 2013

H.L. ZEVE ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17427
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 6, 1994 - August 19, 2002

H.L. ZEVE ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17427
PITTSBURGH, PA

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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JFS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
H.L. ZEVE ASSOCIATES A DIVISION OF JFS WEALTH ADVISORS | JFS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145051 / SEC#: 801-68333

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2007 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
Pennsylvania
(1/14/2013)
IAR
Texas
(1/14/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/20/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


JW
JFS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
H.L. ZEVE ASSOCIATES A DIVISION OF JFS WEALTH ADVISORS | JFS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145051 / SEC#: 801-68333

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1479 N. Hermitage Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148
Mailing Address
Phone number
(724) 962-3200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
86

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

08-01-2025 FORM ADV PART 2A (8/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,297
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,005,129,294

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/19/2025
Cover Page
10/15/2024
01/05/2024
10/24/2022

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Company Information


JFS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145051Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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