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Matthew T. James

CDS JAMES INVESTMENTS
New Orleans, LA 70124
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CRD#: 2977197
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Professional summary


Matthew Thomas James, who also goes by Matthew T James, is a registered financial advisor currently at CDS JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matthew T 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.
NAME OF ENTITY: (SELF) AIR BNB POSITION: OWNER / LANDLORD - RENTAL PROPERTY DETAILS: 3204-06 NEW ORLEANS, LA. start date 01/29/2016, 5 hours per month spent on position, 0 hours during securities trading, investment related. NAME OF ENTITY: LYFT; start date: 8/2018; Driver; not investment related; 32 hours a month ; 0 during market hours; New Orleans, LA; NAME OF ENTITY: MIA BELLA BEAUTY LOUNGE; new Orleans la POSITION: OWNER/DIRECTOR; start date 1/12/2018; 5 hours per month devoted to business; 0 hours during securities trading; non investment related; Beauty Salon and Supply; Management.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 14, 2019 - Present

CDS JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 720 Harrison Ave Suite C, New Orleans, LA 70124
RIA
CRD#: 299741
New Orleans, LA
Past

October 1, 2012 - January 22, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
METAIRIE, LA
Past

October 1, 2012 - January 22, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
METAIRIE, LA
Past

April 2, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 20, 2006 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
COLUMBUS, OH

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
Louisiana
(1/14/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/24/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/30/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/29/2010
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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CDS JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC
CDS JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 299741 / SEC#:

Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2019 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/20/2019 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
318 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
Mailing Address
Phone number
(337) 221-0991
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts116
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 42,924,297

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Company Information


CDS JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 299741New Orleans, LA 70124

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