AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
JH

James Priester Hughes

FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
SEATTLE, WA
·CRD# 2572003·31 years experience

Professional Summary

James Priester Hughes, who also goes by James P Hughes, James Priester Hughes, James P Hughes, James P. Hughes, is a registered financial advisor currently at FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Seattle, Washington. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9...

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

James P Hughes, James Priester Hughes, James P Hughes, James P. Hughes

Blog Corner

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
View profile
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

Contact Information

This advisor has not claimed their profile yet, so there is no contact information to display at this time.

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 145711
RIA
701 5th Avenue 74th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
July 19, 2023 - Present
TRANSCEND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 299723
RIA
Short Hills, NJ
January 9, 2019 - April 26, 2022
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Short Hills, NJ
January 9, 2019 - March 27, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Short Hills, NJ
March 2, 2004 - July 10, 2018
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Short Hills, NJ
March 13, 1996 - July 10, 2018
GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.·CRD# 372
BD
New York, NY
April 21, 1995 - December 11, 1995

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

Current Firm

FC
FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

FREESTONE | FREESTONE INVESTMENTS LLC (RELYING ADVISOR) | FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FREESTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT | FREESTONE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 145711 / SEC#: 801-69073
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2008 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

701 5th Avenue 74th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104

Phone Number

(206) 707-7300

# of Employees

120

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,494

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$14,540,825,662

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/16/2025Cover PageReport
11/21/2024Cover PageReport
09/26/2023Cover PageReport

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

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)SHEILA P HUGHES FAMILY TRUST 2012. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. LOCATED AT 7501 CALIFORNIA AVE SW SEATTLE, WA 98136. IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST ESTABLISHED BY JIM'S MOTHER TO TRANSFER TO HER HEIRS. TITLE IS TRUSTEE. STARTED DECEMBER 2012. 1 HR/MO IS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY. DUTIES INCLUDE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, BILL PAYMENT & DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT.

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

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".
FC
FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

FREESTONE | FREESTONE INVESTMENTS LLC (RELYING ADVISOR) | FREESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FREESTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT | FREESTONE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 145711 / SEC#: 801-69073
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2008 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
Washington
(7/19/2023)

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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jul 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Aug 2013About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1995About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Apr 2001About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Feb 2001About the Series 9 exam

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Priester Hughes's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Similar Advisors

Gregg Michael Quinn
Gregg Michael Quinn

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Redmond, WA · CRD#
SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
Kyle Vann Mylius
Kyle Vann Mylius

HUMANIZE WEALTH

Seattle, WA · CRD#
Alyssa Marie Jarman
Alyssa Marie Jarman

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SEATTLE, WA · CRD#
JH
Follow James
Get alerted to job moves, licensing changes, and new disclosures
Free — no card required