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Ian E. James

GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY
BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611
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CRD#: 2602300
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Professional summary

Ian E James, who also goes by Ian Eugene James, is a registered financial advisor currently at GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC located in Bridge City, Texas and INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Ian has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Ian Eugene 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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

May 19, 2020 - Present

GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 704 Texas Avenue, Bridge City, TX 77611Office #2: 8550 United Plaza Blvd Suite 702, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
RIA
CRD#: 300460
BRIDGE CITY, TX
Current

May 15, 2020 - Present

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 8550 United Plaza Boulevard Suite 702, Baton Rouge, LA 70809Office #2: 704 Texas Avenue, Bridge City, TX 77611
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10645
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

August 24, 2023 - December 22, 2025

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144426
BRIDGE CITY, TX
Past

May 15, 2020 - May 18, 2020

GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 300460
ORLANDO, FL
Past

May 13, 2020 - May 20, 2020

GLOBAL PLANNING STEWARDS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286135
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

August 18, 2014 - May 12, 2020

INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109011
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

July 29, 2014 - May 12, 2020

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

October 4, 2011 - July 22, 2014

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

October 4, 2011 - July 22, 2014

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

January 28, 2011 - September 22, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

January 14, 2011 - September 22, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

March 7, 2008 - January 18, 2011

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

March 7, 2008 - January 18, 2011

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

April 2, 2007 - March 11, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

January 12, 2007 - January 12, 2007

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

January 5, 2007 - March 11, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

January 5, 2001 - January 12, 2007

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

November 17, 2000 - November 24, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 23, 1996 - January 5, 2001

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 19, 1995 - August 27, 1996

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 19, 1995 - August 27, 1996

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GA
GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC
BLACOR USA, LLC | WINN PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | UNITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | THE FOUNDATION INVESTMENT GROUP | SULLIVAN WEALTH STRATEGIES | RAND GROUP FINANCIAL | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACEDON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | LASZLO RIGSBY FINANCIAL SERVICES | JENSEN FINANCIAL, LLC | GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC | G2 RAMPART CONSULTING, LLC | FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 300460 / SEC#: 801-114946

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2019 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.
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
(6/29/2020)
RR
Colorado
(6/30/2020)
RR
Florida
(6/11/2020)
RR
Georgia
(6/11/2020)
RR
Idaho
(6/10/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(5/19/2020)
IAR
Louisiana
(5/19/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(6/10/2020)
RR
New York
(6/10/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(6/25/2020)
RR
Texas
(6/10/2020)
IAR
Texas
(6/10/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/3/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/15/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/9/1995
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/19/2007
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GA
GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC
BLACOR USA, LLC | WINN PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | UNITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | THE FOUNDATION INVESTMENT GROUP | SULLIVAN WEALTH STRATEGIES | RAND GROUP FINANCIAL | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACEDON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | LASZLO RIGSBY FINANCIAL SERVICES | JENSEN FINANCIAL, LLC | GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC | G2 RAMPART CONSULTING, LLC | FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 300460 / SEC#: 801-114946

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
111 N. Orange Avenue Suite 1000, Orlando, FL 32801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(407) 254-1500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GAA ADV PART 2A 12.08.2025 (12/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,213
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 338,145,734

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Company Information

GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 300460Bridge City, TX 77611

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