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James E. Ayres
PACIFIC PORTFOLIO CONSULTING
SEATTLE, WA 98101
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CRD#: 2550845
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Professional summary
James Edward Ayres JR is a registered financial advisor currently at PACIFIC PORTFOLIO CONSULTING, LLC located in Seattle, Washington and WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC located in Seattle, Washington.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 15, 2008 - Present
PACIFIC PORTFOLIO CONSULTING, LLC
Office #1: 601 Union Street #4343, Seattle, WA 98101RIA
CRD#: 139505
SEATTLE, WA
Current
October 24, 2025 - Present
WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 450 Alaskan Way S Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104RIA
CRD#: 115332
SEATTLE, WA
Past
November 14, 1994 - May 13, 2004
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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WA
WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC
401K COMPLETE | WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC | WARREN, AVERETT, KIMBROUGH AND MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARREN AVERETT WILSON PRICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT O'SULLIVAN CREEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT KIMBROUGH & MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | WARREN AVERETT FAMILY OFFICE | WARREN AVERETT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAKM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | WA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | MCSHANE PARTNERS
CRD#: 115332 / SEC#: 801-60741
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2001 Approved)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
Washington(2/15/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
WA
WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC
401K COMPLETE | WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC | WARREN, AVERETT, KIMBROUGH AND MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARREN AVERETT WILSON PRICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT O'SULLIVAN CREEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT KIMBROUGH & MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | WARREN AVERETT FAMILY OFFICE | WARREN AVERETT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAKM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | WA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | MCSHANE PARTNERS
CRD#: 115332 / SEC#: 801-60741
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
600 University Park Place Suite 501, Birmingham, AL 35209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 871-3334
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
371
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 34,313 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 28,263,743,199 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2025 | ||
| 02/16/2024 | ||
| 06/15/2023 |
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