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James M. Mitchell

BRIGHTPLAN LLC
Milford, NH
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CRD#: 3176001
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Professional summary

James Michael Mitchell, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Mitchell, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTPLAN LLC located in Milford, New Hampshire.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Jim Mitchell

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Michael Mitchell'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®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

August 24, 2021 - Present

BRIGHTPLAN LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283790
Milford, NH
Past

July 13, 2018 - August 29, 2018

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 20, 2005 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
MERRIMACK, NH
Past

February 19, 1999 - July 9, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
MERRIMACK, NH

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".
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BRIGHTPLAN LLC
BRIGHTPLAN LLC

CRD#: 283790 / SEC#: 801-108227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2016 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(11/3/2023)
IAR
New Hampshire
(8/24/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/3/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/14/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/4/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/21/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/18/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/21/2024
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 1/21/2024
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

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BRIGHTPLAN LLC
BRIGHTPLAN LLC

CRD#: 283790 / SEC#: 801-108227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2016 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
333 West San Carlos Street Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95110
Mailing Address
7491 North Federal Hwy Suite C5-302, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone number
(408) 933-6188
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRIGHTPLAN ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

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Company Information

BRIGHTPLAN LLC

CRD#: 283790Milford, NH

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