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James E. Clouse

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES
Frankfort, KY 40601
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CRD#: 2643112
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Professional summary


James Edward Clouse, who also goes by Jim Clouse, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Frankfort, Kentucky and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Frankfort, Kentucky.

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 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Clouse

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.
**Charles T Mitchell Company PLLC Position: Managing member Nature: Certified Public Accountant Investment Related: No Hours: 120 Securities Trading Hours: 120 Start Date: 10/16/86 Address: 307 Washington St, Frankfort, KY 40601 **James Clouse Position: consultant Nature: Consulting Investment Related: No Hours: 2 Securities Trading Hours: 2 Start Date: 11/01/2018 Address: 307 Washington St, Frankfort, KY 40601 **CTM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC - DBA **229 WEST MAIN LLC POSITION: Member of LLC NATURE: Rental real estate LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No #HRS: 4 SEC TRADE HRS: 4 START DATE: 1/31/18 ADDRESS: 307 Washington St, Frankfort, KY 40601 DESCRIPTION: Ownership interest (20%) in an LLC that owns our office building **MCM INVESTMENTS LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Commercial rental real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No #HRS: 4 SEC TRADE HRS: 4 START DATE: 9/26/18 ADDRESS: 307 Washington St, Frankfort, KY 40601 DESCRIPTION: Ownership interest (33 1/3%) in an LLC that owns the building my CPA firm occupies in Versailles, KY **CENTRAL KENTUCKY SPRINTER LLC POSITION: co-owner of van NATURE: Rental of Mercedes Sprinter van. INVESTMENT RELATED: No #HRS: 1 SEC TRADE HRS: 0 START DATE: 2/20/20 ADDRESS: 307 Washington St, Frankfort, KY 40601 DESCRIPTION: I am simply one of three co-owners. The other 2 are responsible for the rental activity. **CTM FINANCIAL GROUP LLC POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Advisory-APA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 307 Washington St, Frankfort, KY 40601 DESCRIPTION: I am the registered rep on one 401(k) plan that has advisory services optional with a third party.

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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

November 8, 2024 - Present

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 307 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
RIA
CRD#: 171070
Frankfort, KY
Current

June 14, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 307 Washington St., Frankfort, KY 40601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

January 10, 2019 - November 8, 2024

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
Frankfort, KY
Past

December 12, 2018 - December 17, 2018

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
Frankfort, KY
Past

December 12, 2018 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

February 27, 2009 - December 20, 2018

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

February 27, 2009 - December 20, 2018

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

August 13, 2007 - February 27, 2009

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 146
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

June 10, 2004 - December 31, 2005

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 146
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

March 9, 2001 - February 27, 2009

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

January 4, 1999 - March 7, 2001

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 9, 1996 - January 4, 1999

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

November 22, 1995 - October 14, 1996

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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".
OA
OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
2020 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ROBARE & JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVERTOWN INVESTMENT ADVISORS | RIVER ROCK WEALTH ADVISORY | RIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISOR | RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICE ADVISOR | RED CEDAR WEALTH ADVISORS | RD FINANCIAL | PROFITABLE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | PROFESSIONAL PLANNING & WEALTH, LLC | PROCEL FINANCIAL | PRESTIGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PLATINUM BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | PLACE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PINNACLE ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PILLAR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PIERSON FINANCIAL GROUP | PFS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | PFS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARSONS INVESTMENTS | PAPA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PADDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | OSAIC ADVISORS | ONMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT | OCEAN CREST | NW INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT GROUP | NORTHWEST INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT GROUP | NORTHWEST CAPITAL | NORTHSTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTHSTAR ADVISORY GROUP | NORTHRIVER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | NORTH SHORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | NIEMI FINANCIAL SERVICES | MORGAN CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | MOORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOONEY LYONS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MICHIGAN 401K CONSULTANTS | MFR | MCM INVESTOR SERVICES | MC2 WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | LIFE WELL LIVED FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFE WELL LIVED | LEVEQUE FINANCIAL SERVICES | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEGACY ADVISORY GROUP | LEA FINANCIAL GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | LAKEVIEW ASSET MANAGEMENT | KRONOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KONTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | KOLEY FINANCIAL / LEGAL | KERINS HENDRICKSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KARL J. KORADE, CPA CDFA | KAMPSTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JUSTABOUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | JUSTABOUT WEALTH | JOTKOFF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | JOBIN FINANCIAL | IRONWOOD FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS | IRONSIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC. | INVESTMENT DESIGNERS, INC. (BROOKFIELD) | INVESTMENT DESIGNERS, INC. | INDICON, INC. | INDICON, INC | INCOMEMAX, LLC | HIGHLAND CAPITAL BROKERAGE | HERSHEY WEALTH ADVISORS | HERMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HERMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | HERMANN FINANCIAL | HERITAGE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HEAD INVESTMENT PARTNERS | HAMMERSTROM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HACHEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HACHEY WEALTH MANAGEMEN | GUGGER ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREEN VALLEY FINANCIAL | GOTTIER INVESTMENTS | GLEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | GL CAPITAL | GEORGE W. HOOK III FINANCIAL SERVICES | GENEVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAULDEN & ASSOCIATES | G&P FINANCIAL | FULL CIRCLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRIERSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM POINT FINANCIAL | FORTRESS WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST CHOICE FINANCIAL | FINEST FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIA ADVISORS | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICE | EMPOWER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMICO ADVISORY SERVICES | EMERALD CITY FIDUCIARY GROUP | EM FINANCIAL | ECHELON GROUP | EAST COAST ADVISORY | DUO WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | DUO WEALTH | DUNHAM & DEITEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PARTNERS | DELTA FINANCIAL GROUP (DFG) | DELMARVA FINANCIAL GROUP | DARWISH FINANCIAL | DANIELS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CVACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | CTM WEALTH ADVISORS | CTM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | CREATIVE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | CLEARVIEW FINANCIAL, LLC | CLARITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CLARITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CITY FIDUCIARY GROUP | CHITWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHESTNUT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL & BUSINESS PLANNING | CANTRILL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CADENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CA FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRUCO INVESTMENT GROUP | BRODE FINANCIAL GROUP | BRIGGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRAND & CO. 401(K) ADVISORS | BOKEH FINANCIAL, LLC | BLUEGRASS LEGACY GROUP | BLUE WATERS WEALTH ADVISORS | BLOOMFIELD HILLS ADVISORY | BLAKE GALLION, CFP | BLACK STONE PARTNERS, LLC | BEACON BALANCED WEALTH | BASECAMP INVESTMENTS | BARONS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC. | BAIKIE AND ALCANTARA | ASCENT FINANCIAL GROUP | ARMSTRONG FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ARM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARGENT BRIDGE ADVISORS | ARBOR GROUP ADVISORS | ANNA C. WINSLOW, CPA | AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ALERA GROUP | AILERON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AIELLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AEON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVICEPOINT, LLC | A. GAINES FINANCIAL | 76 WEALTH ADVISORY...

CRD#: 171070 / SEC#: 801-80075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2014 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
Arizona
(2/24/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/14/2024)
IAR
Florida
(3/19/2025)
RR
Georgia
(6/14/2024)
RR
Illinois
(6/14/2024)
RR
Indiana
(6/14/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(6/14/2024)
IAR
Kentucky
(11/8/2024)
RR
Maryland
(6/14/2024)
RR
New York
(6/14/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/14/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(6/14/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(6/14/2024)
RR
Texas
(6/14/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/14/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(6/14/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/8/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OA
OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
2020 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ROBARE & JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVERTOWN INVESTMENT ADVISORS | RIVER ROCK WEALTH ADVISORY | RIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISOR | RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICE ADVISOR | RED CEDAR WEALTH ADVISORS | RD FINANCIAL | PROFITABLE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | PROFESSIONAL PLANNING & WEALTH, LLC | PROCEL FINANCIAL | PRESTIGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PLATINUM BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | PLACE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PINNACLE ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PILLAR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PIERSON FINANCIAL GROUP | PFS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | PFS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARSONS INVESTMENTS | PAPA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PADDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | OSAIC ADVISORS | ONMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT | OCEAN CREST | NW INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT GROUP | NORTHWEST INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT GROUP | NORTHWEST CAPITAL | NORTHSTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTHSTAR ADVISORY GROUP | NORTHRIVER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | NORTH SHORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | NIEMI FINANCIAL SERVICES | MORGAN CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | MOORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOONEY LYONS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MICHIGAN 401K CONSULTANTS | MFR | MCM INVESTOR SERVICES | MC2 WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | LIFE WELL LIVED FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFE WELL LIVED | LEVEQUE FINANCIAL SERVICES | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEGACY ADVISORY GROUP | LEA FINANCIAL GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | LAKEVIEW ASSET MANAGEMENT | KRONOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KONTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | KOLEY FINANCIAL / LEGAL | KERINS HENDRICKSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KARL J. KORADE, CPA CDFA | KAMPSTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JUSTABOUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | JUSTABOUT WEALTH | JOTKOFF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | JOBIN FINANCIAL | IRONWOOD FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS | IRONSIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC. | INVESTMENT DESIGNERS, INC. (BROOKFIELD) | INVESTMENT DESIGNERS, INC. | INDICON, INC. | INDICON, INC | INCOMEMAX, LLC | HIGHLAND CAPITAL BROKERAGE | HERSHEY WEALTH ADVISORS | HERMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HERMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | HERMANN FINANCIAL | HERITAGE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HEAD INVESTMENT PARTNERS | HAMMERSTROM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HACHEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HACHEY WEALTH MANAGEMEN | GUGGER ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREEN VALLEY FINANCIAL | GOTTIER INVESTMENTS | GLEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | GL CAPITAL | GEORGE W. HOOK III FINANCIAL SERVICES | GENEVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAULDEN & ASSOCIATES | G&P FINANCIAL | FULL CIRCLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRIERSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM POINT FINANCIAL | FORTRESS WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST CHOICE FINANCIAL | FINEST FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIA ADVISORS | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICE | EMPOWER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMICO ADVISORY SERVICES | EMERALD CITY FIDUCIARY GROUP | EM FINANCIAL | ECHELON GROUP | EAST COAST ADVISORY | DUO WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | DUO WEALTH | DUNHAM & DEITEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PARTNERS | DELTA FINANCIAL GROUP (DFG) | DELMARVA FINANCIAL GROUP | DARWISH FINANCIAL | DANIELS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CVACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | CTM WEALTH ADVISORS | CTM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | CREATIVE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | CLEARVIEW FINANCIAL, LLC | CLARITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CLARITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CITY FIDUCIARY GROUP | CHITWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHESTNUT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL & BUSINESS PLANNING | CANTRILL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CADENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CA FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRUCO INVESTMENT GROUP | BRODE FINANCIAL GROUP | BRIGGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRAND & CO. 401(K) ADVISORS | BOKEH FINANCIAL, LLC | BLUEGRASS LEGACY GROUP | BLUE WATERS WEALTH ADVISORS | BLOOMFIELD HILLS ADVISORY | BLAKE GALLION, CFP | BLACK STONE PARTNERS, LLC | BEACON BALANCED WEALTH | BASECAMP INVESTMENTS | BARONS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC. | BAIKIE AND ALCANTARA | ASCENT FINANCIAL GROUP | ARMSTRONG FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ARM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARGENT BRIDGE ADVISORS | ARBOR GROUP ADVISORS | ANNA C. WINSLOW, CPA | AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ALERA GROUP | AILERON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AIELLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AEON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVICEPOINT, LLC | A. GAINES FINANCIAL | 76 WEALTH ADVISORY...

CRD#: 171070 / SEC#: 801-80075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 750, Atlanta, GA 30339
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 580-8219
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,594

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC ADV PART 2A (8/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts47,032
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,469,688,882

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/18/2024
Cover Page
01/24/2024
12/21/2022

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Company Information


OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 171070Frankfort, KY 40601

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