James B. Ferguson
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CRD#: 2899931
Professional summary
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James Burl Ferguson, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Ferguson, was a registered financial professional .
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Jim Ferguson
Other business activities
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(1) 06/05/2015: J FERGUSON FINANCIAL, INC - NOT INV REL - 14141 46TH STREET N., STE 1213, CLEARWATER, FL 33762 - NOTARY - START 03/15/2004 - NOTARY PUBLIC
(2) J Ferguson Financial, Inc. Insurance. Life, long term care. start date. 2011. 10 hours devoted per month, 10 hours during market hours.
(3) First Baptist Church, 6800 Trouble Creek, New Port Richey Florida - Church - Investment Related? NO - Start Date:04/24/2019 - Minister - 40 Hours Devoted Per Month - 10 Hours Devoted Per Month During Market Hours
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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®
Start date: 2009
Experience
Past
January 25, 2019 - September 26, 2024
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past
November 28, 2018 - September 26, 2024
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18487
Clearwater, FL
Past
April 8, 2015 - December 3, 2018
FLAHARTY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168495
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
March 30, 2015 - December 10, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
October 1, 2010 - March 31, 2015
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18487
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
August 12, 2009 - October 4, 2010
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
May 15, 2007 - June 4, 2015
J FERGUSON FINANCIAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 140561
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
March 23, 2004 - October 10, 2009
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
March 12, 2004 - October 4, 2010
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
September 4, 2002 - March 15, 2004
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past
June 3, 1999 - March 15, 2004
LINN & ASSOCIATES INC
RIA
CRD#: 108675
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
May 11, 1999 - December 31, 2002
M.P. LINN, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42874
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
July 15, 1997 - May 21, 1999
LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
AP
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC
21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROSSITER FINANCIAL GROUP | ROONEY TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROHN HEIN ASSOCIATES | RJG TAX & CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | RIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISOR | RETIREMENT RESOURCE NETWORK | REISNER HUDEPOHL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES | PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP | PPS ADVISORS INC. | PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE TAX ADVISORS | PERRY FINANCIAL GROUP | PENN PLAZA ASSOCIATES | PEARSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PEAK WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PATHWAY FINANCIAL GROUP OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | PASSPORT WEALTH | PARTNERS ALLIANCE | PALMER INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OSTAPOW FINANCIAL SERVICES | NORTHRIVER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | NORTHERN ADVISORY GROUP | NORTHEAST RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | NORTH SHORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | NORTH POINT ADVISORS INC. | NASSAU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MURPHY FINANCIAL GROUP | MS BALLIN FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | MORROW FINANCIAL SERVICES | MKB ASSOCIATES, INC. | MILLER, CHRISTIAN & ZWIEBEL ASSET MGMT CORP | MFI RETIREMENT PLANNING ASSOCIATES | MCM INVESTOR SERVICES | MAP ESTATE PLANNING | MANZI, PINO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | MALCOLM WEBB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAGII, INC. | MADISON WEALTH MANAGERS | LYTLE & COMPANY | LOFTUS FINANCIAL, LLC | LIVE OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIBRA FINANCIAL GROUP | LEA FINANCIAL GROUP | LAPORTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KT WEALTH GROUP | KLYMAN FINANCIAL | K&R TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | JOSEPH MCPHERSON, CFP | JMR FINANCIAL SERVICES | JMAC ADVISORS, INC. | JEM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JCD ASSOCIATES INC. | J FERGUSON FINANCIAL, INC. | IVALUE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | ITP PARTNERS, LLC | INVESTORS CHOICE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | INVERNESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | INSIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | INFINITY TAX & FINANCIAL PLANNING | INDIANO & CO CPAS INC. | HUNTLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | HOPPER MCMILLIN | HIGHLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | HARRY KATZ & ASSOCIATES | HADDON PLANNING GROUP | GUIDANCE LIFE & FINANCIAL | GROSS FINANCIAL SERVICE | GOLDNER FINANCIAL GROUP | GOLDEN GATE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GO FINANCIAL SERVICES | GENEVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GATTUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | GARRY PRIVATE WEALTH RESOURCES, LLC | GALLANT INSURANCE INVESTMENTS | G.S. WEALTH MANAGEMENT, CORP. | FRANKLIN HAROLD FINANCIAL, LLC | FORTRESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | FORGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL GROUP | FISCH FINANCIAL | FINGER LAKES INVESTMENTS CORP. | FINEST FINANCIAL GROUP | FINESCO ASSOCIATES | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP INC. | ESPARZA GROUP | ELITE WEALTH STRATEGIES | EAST END PLANNING, INC. | DIDDEL & DIDDEL | DEMPSEY WEISS & ASSOCIATES | DELORENZO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | DANIELS FINANCIAL SERVICES | DANIEL N SAXE INCOME TAX INC | CYSNER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CREATIVE CAPITAL GROUP | COX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | COLLINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COBRITY FINANCIAL | COACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGISTS, LLC | CLEARVIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLAYTON FINANCIAL INC. | CLARK & COMPANY | CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CHARLETON FINANCIAL | CHAMPLAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CF PROFESSIONAL, INC | CERTIFIED CONSULTING SERVICES | CAVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARROLL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CARLOZZI FINANCIAL SERVICES | CARING FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | CAPITAL WEALTH & TAX MANAGEMENT, LLC | CAPITAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES | CAPE COD WEALTH STRATEGIES & INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC. | BRAVERA PLANNING & INVESTING | BOCKLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLANK FINANCIAL GROUP | BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | BEVERLY CURMANSKIE FINANCIAL LLC | BELMONT TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEDNAR FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BARONS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | BARBARA TREADWELL, LLC | BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP | BAILEY FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | ATT FINANCIAL GROUP | ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | ASPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ANGELO PLANNING GROUP, LLC | AMERICAN PREMIER FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS. INC | AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC | ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVANTAGE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | ABS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ABEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | A. GEOFFREY WADE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | A. DEGREGORIO JR. LLC | 76 WEALTH ADVISORY...
CRD#: 112697 / SEC#: 801-61065
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Contact information
Main Address
4250 Veteran's Memorial Highway 4th. Floor, Suite 420e, Holbrook, NY 11741
Mailing Address
Phone number
631-439-4600 X156
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
700
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 54,553 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 13,083,636,201 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2024 |
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