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James Christopher Davis

CFP®
Vice President, Wealth Planner·NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS
VERO BEACH, FL
·CRD# 2561108·31 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$500K–$1M

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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.

Other Aliases

Jim Davis

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2014

Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS·CRD# 158544
RIA
3003 Cardinal Drive Suite E, Vero Beach, FL 32963
May 12, 2023 - Present
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS·CRD# 288590
RIA
Boston, MA
July 13, 2018 - April 19, 2023
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Vero Beach, FL
June 4, 2012 - July 13, 2018
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Vero Beach, FL
April 16, 2012 - April 14, 2023
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
RIA
Vero Beach, FL
October 29, 2010 - April 9, 2012
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
BD
Vero Beach, FL
October 21, 2010 - April 9, 2012
FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 18741
RIA
Stuart, FL
October 25, 2007 - April 19, 2010
FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 18741
BD
Stuart, FL
October 5, 2007 - April 19, 2010
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
RIA
Vero Beach, FL
November 28, 2005 - August 27, 2007
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
BD
Vero Beach, FL
October 28, 2004 - August 27, 2007
ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.·CRD# 37693
BD
Roseland, NJ
April 30, 1998 - May 26, 2004
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
September 21, 1995 - April 16, 1998

Education

University of Georgia

·

Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration

Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration

1982

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Current Firm

NG
NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS

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

CRD#: 158544 / SEC#: 801-72600
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/4/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

856 3rd Avenue South Ste. 200, Naples, FL 34102

Phone Number

(239) 776-7900

# of Employees

20

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 13 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2B (5/18/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,791

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,996,829,577

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/19/2025Cover PageReport
01/27/2025Cover PageReport
01/27/2025Cover PageReport
03/25/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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OAA#: 22290 | ORG NAME:PLANNED GIVING COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER | ORG ADDR:VERO BEACH, FL, US | NATURE OF BUS:EDUCATION IN PLANNED GIVING | INVST REL:N | TITLE:TREASURER | DUTIES:COLLECTING DUES, WRITING CHECKS | START DT:01/01/2010 | TOTAL HRS P/M:1 | SEC TRDNG HRS P/M:0

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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".
NG
NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS

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

CRD#: 158544 / SEC#: 801-72600
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/4/2011 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.
IAR
Florida
(5/12/2023)

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 Nov 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1995About 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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