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James J. Donlin

EAST WEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Mechanicsville, VA
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CRD#: 2579395
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Professional summary


James J Donlin, who also goes by James J Donlin, James Donlin, Jay J Donlin, Jay Donlin, is a registered financial advisor currently at EAST WEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Mechanicsville, Virginia and MARRIOTT SECURITIES, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James J Donlin | James Donlin | Jay J Donlin | Jay Donlin

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)Name of Business: East West Investment Advisors LLC Investment-related: Yes Address: Sandy Point, VA Nature of the other business: registered investment advisor for retail clients Position, title, or relationship with the other business: independent contractor/financial advisor Start date: 01/15/2021 Approx number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 10-15 Approx number of hours/month you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 10-15 Describe your duties relating to the other business: working directly with the practice lead on administrative tasks and client services 2)Name of Business: Love Like That, Inc. Investment-related: No Address: 7935 Patriots Landing Pl. Quinton, VA 23141 Nature of the other business: Non-profit marriage ministry that provides counseling services to couples Position, title, or relationship with the other business: Director - no check-writing authority Start date: 04/27/17 Approx number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 1-2 Approx number of hours/month you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 0 Describe your duties relating to the other business: Board Member advising the non-profit regarding strategic opportunities, budget and fund raising 3)Name of Business: Oyster Consulting LLC Investment-related: No Address: 4128 Innslake Drive Glen Allen, VA 23060 Nature of the other business: Providing comprehensive audit, compliance, financial, operations, technology, trading and management consulting to financial services firms Position, title, or relationship with the other business: Director Start date: 03/01/19 Approx number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 40 Approx number of hours/month you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 30 Describe your duties relating to the other business: Providing comprehensive audit, compliance, financial, operations, technology, trading and management consulting to financial services firms.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2021 - Present

EAST WEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 159038
Mechanicsville, VA
Current

October 26, 2021 - Present

MARRIOTT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: Three James Center 1051 East Cary Street Suite 1125, Richmond, VA, 23219
BD
CRD#: 149323
Richmond, VA
Past

March 23, 2018 - January 9, 2020

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14169
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

June 7, 2010 - December 18, 2012

CAPITOL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7278
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

January 2, 2008 - January 9, 2020

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14169
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

October 30, 2007 - January 9, 2008

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 7, 2006 - October 30, 2007

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 3, 2003 - May 3, 2006

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 48
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 11, 2003 - June 4, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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IAR
Virginia
(1/15/2021)
RR
Virginia
(10/26/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/23/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/2/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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EAST WEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
EAST WEST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EAST WEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | EAST WEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159038 / SEC#:

Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Kinsale, VA
Mailing Address
Phone number
703-883-0770 X208
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts124
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 87,602,997

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Company Information


EAST WEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 159038Mechanicsville, VA

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