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William E. James

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CRD#: 257134
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Edison James, CFP®, who also goes by Bill James, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. William had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 1 and Series 40 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill James

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.
1.INSURANCE-CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED; OWNER/AGENT; STARTED 12-1993; 5-10HOURS/MONTH; 5-10HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; INSURANCE PLANNING; 2. ONE OF 3 CO-TRUSTEES OF IRREVOCABLE TRUST;INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 12-1998; 0-1HOUR/MONTH; 0-1HOUR/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; NO INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AT CAG AND MAKE NO INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. 3. SOLE TRUSTEE FOR A DECEASED CLIENT'S TRUSTS; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 08/30/2016; 10 HOURS/MONTH; 6 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. ALL OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ARE HANDLED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

May 12, 2008 - December 1, 2023

CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 147192
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 24, 2005 - July 24, 2008

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5478
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 22, 1993 - July 24, 2008

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 22, 1992 - December 22, 1993

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 1, 1971 - December 4, 1992

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/24/1971
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 4/27/1978
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


CA
CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP
CAG TAMPA, LLC | CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 147192 / SEC#: 801-69161

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Tampa, FL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 254-1070
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts150
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 42,091,139

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Company Information


CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 147192

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