James F. Watkins

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS

Leewood, KS

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CRD#: 3081479

Professional summary

James F Watkins JR., CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Leewood, Kansas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1993

Experience

Current

July 11, 2023 - Present

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 169613

Leewood, KS

Past

June 22, 1998 - December 31, 2024

WATKINS FINANCIAL LIMITED

RIA

CRD#: 115889

LEAWOOD, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)

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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

Kansas
(7/11/2023)

IAR

Texas
(10/22/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/18/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1 N. Lasalle Street Suite 2225, Chicago, IL 60602

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 667-1750

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,309
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,240,902,908

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
05/28/2024	Cover Page	Report

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James F. Watkins

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James F Watkins JR.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

WATKINS FINANCIAL LIMITED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/18/1998

Current Firm

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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