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James S. Gibbons

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
Annapolis, MD 21401
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CRD#: 3103359
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Professional summary


James Sherwood Gibbons, who also goes by Jim Gibbons, is a registered financial advisor currently at THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS located in Annapolis, Maryland and THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. located in Annapolis, Maryland.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Gibbons

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.
1) RHODE BAY ENTERPRISES, NOT INV RELATED, SEVERNA PARK, MD, 100% OWNERSHIP WITH SPOUSE, START 9/1/2018, ZERO HOURS PER MONTH, ZERO DURING TRADING, NAMED IN WIFE'S MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDUCATION BUSINESS FOR ESTATE PURPOSES NO DAILY INVOLVEMENT. 2) ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL JG, INV RELATED, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 100% OWNERSHIP, START 5/23/2018, 160 HRS PER MONTH, 8 HRS DURING TRADING, FINET PRACTICE. 3) G & M INVESTMENT GROUP, INV RELATED, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 50% OWNERSHIP, START 1/31/2017, 160 HOURS PER MONTH, 160 HOURS DURING TRADING, FINET PRACTICE. 4) ROCKY BAY ENTERPRISES, NOT INV RELATED; 2986 FRIENDS RD, ANNAPOLIS, MD; CONSULTING BUSINESS TO ASSIST BUSINESSES IN POSITIONING THEMSELVES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE MARKETS; CONSULTANT; 04/14/2023; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING; CONSULTANT AND 30% OWNER, WIFE 50% OWNER, SONS 20% OWNER. 5) Chesa Tech, Organizes Non-profit Tech events and programs, Not investment related, 2 hours a month during trading hours 6) Maryland Tech Council, Co Chair of Chesapeake Regional Chapter, Organize programs and events, not investment related, Not during trading hours. No fiduciary duties. No comp. 7) High Tech Navigators/HTN, Facilitate Healthcare Technology Innovations, not investment related, duties, business development and networking. 2 hours per month during trading hours. 8) GDG Annapolis-Google Developers Group, Co-Founder, develop networking for Community members and businesses, not investment related no comp. 2 hours a month during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James Sherwood Gibbons's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

March 18, 2022 - Present

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

Office #1: 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Annapolis Center, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401
RIA
CRD#: 299201
Annapolis, MD
Current

March 18, 2022 - Present

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

Office #1: 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Annapolis Center, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401
BD
CRD#: 8478
Annapolis, MD
Past

March 23, 2012 - March 21, 2022

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

March 23, 2012 - March 21, 2022

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

March 13, 2009 - March 29, 2012

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

March 13, 2009 - March 29, 2012

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

April 24, 2001 - March 13, 2009

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 285
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

September 29, 1998 - March 13, 2009

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
ANNAPOLIS, 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".
TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(3/18/2022)
RR
Colorado
(3/18/2022)
RR
Delaware
(3/18/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/18/2022)
RR
Florida
(4/21/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/28/2022)
RR
Maryland
(3/18/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(3/18/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(3/18/2022)
RR
Missouri
(3/18/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(3/18/2022)
RR
New York
(3/18/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/18/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(3/18/2022)
RR
Texas
(3/18/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/18/2022)
RR
Virginia
(3/18/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(3/18/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/18/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/7/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9000 Keystone Crossing Seventh Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 581-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSA_ADV2A_(FINAL 9.14.25) (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,759
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,675,305,852

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/21/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024

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Company Information


THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

CRD#: 299201Annapolis, MD 21401

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