JT
James W. Thompson
STEPHENS
Charlotte, NC 28211
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CRD#: 2598728
JT
Professional summary
James William Thompson JR, CFA, who also goes by Bill Thompson, James Willaim Thompson Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at STEPHENS located in Charlotte, North Carolina and ELEVATION, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bill Thompson | James Willaim Thompson Jr
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
February 23, 2026 - Present
STEPHENS
Office #1: 4521 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211RIA
BD
CRD#: 3496
Charlotte, NC
Current
September 14, 2017 - Present
ELEVATION, LLC
Office #1: 6836 Carnegie Boulevard Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28211BD
CRD#: 140341
Charlotte, NC
Current
February 23, 2026 - Present
STEPHENS
Office #1: 4521 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211RIA
BD
CRD#: 3496
Charlotte, NC
Past
December 12, 2023 - March 6, 2026
SALLUX INVESTMENTS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 328981
Charlotte, NC
Past
May 12, 2021 - November 1, 2023
PRODEO ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLP
RIA
CRD#: 288692
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
April 6, 1995 - August 2, 2002
JAMES M. MYERS AND CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 17468
CHARLOTTE, NC
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".
STEPHENS
PROFESSIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | STEPHENSCHOICE | STEPHENS, INC. | STEPHENS UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT | STEPHENS SPECTRUM PROGRAM | STEPHENS SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS SMALL CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT ACCESS | STEPHENS REAL RETURN STRATEGY | STEPHENS MANAGED ASSETS PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. EQUITY RESEARCH SERVICES PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. | STEPHENS FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS ETF SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS EQUITY FOCUSED STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANGEMENT - HEALTH MANAGEMENT TRUST | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT NON-DISCRETIONARY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FIXED INCOME STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. | STEPHENS ASSET MAXIMIZER PROGRAM | STEPHENS ALLOCATION STRATIGIES PROGRAM | STEPHENS ADVISOR NON-DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM | STEPHENS
CRD#: 3496 / SEC#: 801-15510, 8-1927
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/1980 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arkansas(2/23/2026)
RR
Kansas(11/21/2024)
RR
North Carolina(12/1/2022)
IAR
North Carolina(2/23/2026)
IAR
Texas(2/23/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
STEPHENS
PROFESSIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | STEPHENSCHOICE | STEPHENS, INC. | STEPHENS UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT | STEPHENS SPECTRUM PROGRAM | STEPHENS SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS SMALL CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT ACCESS | STEPHENS REAL RETURN STRATEGY | STEPHENS MANAGED ASSETS PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. EQUITY RESEARCH SERVICES PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. | STEPHENS FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS ETF SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS EQUITY FOCUSED STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANGEMENT - HEALTH MANAGEMENT TRUST | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT NON-DISCRETIONARY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FIXED INCOME STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. | STEPHENS ASSET MAXIMIZER PROGRAM | STEPHENS ALLOCATION STRATIGIES PROGRAM | STEPHENS ADVISOR NON-DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM | STEPHENS
CRD#: 3496 / SEC#: 801-15510, 8-1927
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/1980 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address
111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201-3507
Phone number
(501) 377-2000
Established
Arkansas since 01/28/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
623
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SI HOLDINGS INC. | SHAREHOLDER COMMON | |
| BRADBURY, CURTIS FRANKLIN JR | VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | 810347 |
| BROOKSHIRE, LAURA STEPHENS | SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6513303 |
| CHANEY, DONALD LAWRENCE | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 4341765 |
| DORAMUS, MARK CHRISTOPHER | SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1888235 |
| EICHLER, JOSEPH BRADFORD | SR EXEC VP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1999320 |
| HINES, ZOE ANN | EXECUTIVE VP, ASSISTANT CFO & CONTROLLER, DESIGNATED NYSE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 709945 |
| MAYO, RACHEL ELIZABETH MONDL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL | 7341761 |
| STEPHENS, JOHN CALHOUN | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5384316 |
| STEPHENS, WARREN MILES AMERINE | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5399161 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 21,784 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 16,444,534,017 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 47 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | ||
| 01/22/2025 | ||
| 02/07/2024 |
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