James C. Davis

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS | Vice President, Wealth Planner

VERO BEACH, FL 32963

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CRD#: 2561108

Professional summary

James Christopher Davis, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Davis, is a registered financial advisor currently at NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS located in Vero Beach, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

I offer comprehensive, objective financial services to individuals and their families who desire a high level of personalized service. I am dedicated to providing clear and straightforward recommendations designed to help you grow and protect your wealth. 

Question & Answer

What is your minimum asset requirement?

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Jim Davis

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Education

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

1982

Experience

Current

May 12, 2023 - Present

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 3003 Cardinal Drive Suite E, Vero Beach, FL 32963

RIA

CRD#: 158544

VERO BEACH, FL

Past

July 13, 2018 - April 19, 2023

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

BOSTON, MA

Past

June 4, 2012 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

VERO BEACH, FL

Past

April 16, 2012 - April 14, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

VERO BEACH, FL

Past

October 29, 2010 - April 9, 2012

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17499

VERO BEACH, FL

Past

October 21, 2010 - April 9, 2012

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

VERO BEACH, FL

Past

October 25, 2007 - April 19, 2010

FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18741

STUART, FL

Past

October 5, 2007 - April 19, 2010

FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18741

STUART, FL

Past

November 28, 2005 - August 27, 2007

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17499

VERO BEACH, FL

Past

October 28, 2004 - August 27, 2007

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

VERO BEACH, FL

Past

April 30, 1998 - May 26, 2004

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

CRD#: 37693

ROSELAND, NJ

Past

September 21, 1995 - April 16, 1998

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS | VERO BEACH GLOBAL ADVISORS | NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158544 / SEC#: 801-72600

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2011 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

Florida
(5/12/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/23/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/24/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/20/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS | VERO BEACH GLOBAL ADVISORS | NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158544 / SEC#: 801-72600

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

720 5th Avenue South Ste. 200, Naples, FL 34102

Mailing Address

Phone number

(239) 776-7900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2B (3/20/2025)

ADV PART 2A (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,688
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,654,697,768

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
03/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/03/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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James C. Davis

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Christopher Davis's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

University of Georgia

Experience

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/23/2005

Series 63

Date: 5/24/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/20/1995

Current Firm

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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