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James A. Cook

JC CAPITAL ADVISORS GROUP
STAMFORD, CT 06902
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CRD#: 2764871
JC

Professional summary

James August Cook, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at JC CAPITAL ADVISORS GROUP LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2008

Experience

Current

January 16, 2026 - Present

JC CAPITAL ADVISORS GROUP LLC

Office #1: 60 Long Ridge Road Ste 212, Stamford, CT 06902
RIA
CRD#: 339298
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 9, 2011 - November 22, 2011

LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 38751
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 5, 2009 - April 30, 2026

TJT CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150200
STAMFORD, CT
Past

July 31, 2008 - August 6, 2009

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 23, 2007 - August 6, 2009

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

June 10, 2005 - July 31, 2008

GENWORTH FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 105771
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 31, 2003 - October 23, 2007

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
STAMFORD, CT
Past

July 16, 2001 - February 5, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 18, 1997 - November 17, 1999

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 1997 - November 17, 1999

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 2, 1996 - July 25, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
Connecticut
(1/16/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/16/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/14/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/16/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/1/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

JC
JC CAPITAL ADVISORS GROUP LLC
JC CAPITAL ADVISORS GROUP LLC | JC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 339298 / SEC#: 801-134998

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2026 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information

Main Address
60 Long Ridge Road Ste 212, Stamford, CT 06902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 889-3400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC ADV 2A (1/14/2026)
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Company Information

JC CAPITAL ADVISORS GROUP LLC

CRD#: 339298Stamford, CT 06902

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