James D. Simmons

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP

Towson, MD 21204

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CRD#: 3007867

Professional summary

James Darby Simmons, CFP®, who also goes by J. Darby Simmons, James D Simmons, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC located in Towson, Maryland.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

J. Darby Simmons | James D Simmons

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

July 27, 2012 - Present

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC

Office #1: Bosley Hall 222 Courthouse Ct., Suite 1a, Towson, MD 21204

RIA

CRD#: 156740

Towson, MD

Past

April 1, 2011 - March 28, 2025

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

TOWSON, MD

Past

June 1, 2009 - April 15, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

WESTMINSTER, MD

Past

June 1, 2009 - April 15, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

WESTMINSTER, MD

Past

February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

WESTMINSTER, MD

Past

February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

WESTMINSTER, MD

Past

August 17, 1999 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 6555

WESTMINSTER, MD

Past

March 16, 1998 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

BALTIMORE, MD

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".

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC | THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, LLC

CRD#: 156740 / SEC#: 801-79395

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2014 Approved)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2015 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Maryland
(7/27/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/4/1998

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/13/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC | THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, LLC

CRD#: 156740 / SEC#: 801-79395

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2014 Approved)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2015 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

Bosley Hall 222 Courthouse Ct., Suite 1a, Towson, MD 21204

Mailing Address

Phone number

(443) 470-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSP FORM ADV PART 2A WITH WRAP BROCHURE (3/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	846
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 174,006,251

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James D. Simmons

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/4/1998

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/13/1998

Current Firm

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

THE SIMMONS PARTNERSHIP, INC

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