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James P. Fortescue

PITON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
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CRD#: 2664841
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James Patrick FortescuePITON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP

Professional summary


James Patrick Fortescue, who also goes by Jimmy Fortescue, is a registered financial advisor currently at PITON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP located in Garden City, New York and ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS located in New York, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Jimmy Fortescue

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. HALO INVESTING INC. Address: 200 West Jackson Blvd., 18th Floor, Chicago IL 60606 Role: Board Member Responsibilities: Help guide the firm Investment related: Yes Nature of business: Technology platform which helps issue and sell structured notes Start of relationship: 5/1/2017 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 10 hours per month, 5 during business hours 2. BAUER LANE II LLC Address: 1 WO Bauer Lane, Orangeburg, NY 10576 Role: Managing Member Responsibilities: Manage ownership of Piton Investment Management, LLC, De minimis indirect owner of Halo Investing Inc. through GPS Opportunities II, LLC Investment Related: Yes; Nature of Business: LLC set up to hold various investments Start of relationship: 7/1/2015 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 5 hours per month during business hours 3. ClearShares, LLC Address: 606 Bald Avenue Dr., Suite 608, Marco, Island, FL 34145 Role: Portfolio Manager for OPER ETF Responsibilities: Investment decisions for the ETF Investment Related: Yes Nature of Business: Investment Advisor Start of Relationship: December 2019 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 20 hours per month during trading hours 4. DON BOSCO PREP SCHOOL Address: 492 Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446 Role: Chairman of the Board Responsibilities: Oversee Board and school Investment Related: No Nature of Business: Private High School Start of Relationship: 11/29/18 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 10 hours per month, 5 during business hours 5. CLEARSHARES, LLC Address: 606 Bald Eagle Dr., Suite 608, Marco Island, FL 34145 Role: Portfolio Manager Responsibilities: Help invest the portfolio within the ETF Investment Related: Yes; Nature of Business: ETF Platform Start of Relationship: 11/29/2019 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 20 hours per month, during business hours 6. JPD LEGACY ONE Address: 300 West 6th Street, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701 Role: Managing Member Responsibilities: Represent interests of the owners of LLC Investment Related: Yes Nature of Business: Investment Advisor Start of Relationship: June 1 2018 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 5 hours during business hours 7. JJKKP Holdings Address: 300 West 6th Street, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701 Role: Managing Member Responsibilities: Represent interests of the owners of the LLC Investment Related: Yes Nature of Business: Owns interests in Clearshares, LLC Start of Relationship: December 2019 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 5 hours per week during trading hours 8. JJKKP Holdings II Address: 300 West 6th Street, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701 Role: Managing Member Responsibilities: Represent interests of the owners of the LLC Investment Related: Yes Nature of Business: Owns interests in 13C Start of Relationship: April 2022 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 10 hours per month during trading hours 9. 13Capital LLC Address: 300 West 6th Street, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701 Role: Managing Partner Responsibilities: Oversee activities of entity Investment Related: Yes Nature of Business: Advisor to a private fund Start of Relationship: April 2022 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 10 hours per month during trading hours 9. PLH Family Office Address: Georgetown, TX Role: Registered Agent and Board Member Responsibilities: Oversee activities of entity and act as promoter referring clients to Arax Investment Related: Yes Nature of Business: Family office that provides referrals Start of Relationship: August 2025 Estimated hours devoted to other business: 20 hours per month, including 12 during trading hours

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 2, 2018 - Present

PITON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP

Office #1: 401 Franklin Avenue Suite 202b, Garden City, NY 11530
RIA
CRD#: 282517
GARDEN CITY, NY
Current

July 19, 2026 - Present

ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

Office #1: 521 5th Avenue Suite 1721 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10175
RIA
CRD#: 133535
New York, NY
Past

February 6, 2024 - July 20, 2026

U.S. CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288199
New York, NY
Past

December 22, 1995 - January 16, 1996

KESSLER & COMPANY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18749
DENVER, CO

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".
AA
ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS
7258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | WELLTH PARTNER | THE DAVIS AGENCY, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | SRS INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCHECHTER INVESTMENT ADVISORS | NOVEN FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | KLEINHENZ & ASSOCIATES LTD. | GEORGINA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | ENDURING WEALTH PARTNERS | CEDRUS LLC | AVERA CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535 / SEC#: 801-67165

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/2006 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2006 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2012 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(7/11/2021)
IAR
Texas
(5/2/2018)
IAR
Texas
(7/19/2026)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/21/1995
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


AA
ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS
7258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | WELLTH PARTNER | THE DAVIS AGENCY, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | SRS INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCHECHTER INVESTMENT ADVISORS | NOVEN FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | KLEINHENZ & ASSOCIATES LTD. | GEORGINA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | ENDURING WEALTH PARTNERS | CEDRUS LLC | AVERA CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535 / SEC#: 801-67165

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/2006 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2006 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2012 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
730 17th Street Suite 107, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 633-5900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
106

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AAP FORM ADV PART 2A 11172025 (11/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,559
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,960,126,874

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Company Information


ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535Garden City, NY 11530

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