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James Gleason Woods Jr

DIRECTED SERVICES
Houston, TX
·CRD# 3213176·23 years experience

Professional Summary

James Gleason Woods JR, who also goes by Jamie Gleason Woods Jr, James Woods, is a registered financial advisor currently at DIRECTED SERVICES LLC located in Houston, Texas. James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Jamie Gleason Woods Jr, James Woods

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Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

DIRECTED SERVICES LLCCurrent·CRD# 21675
BD
5300 Memorial Drive Suite 1150, Houston, TX 77007
July 23, 2026 - Present

Past

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13158
BD
Houston, TX
July 6, 2015 - January 21, 2026
SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLCPast·CRD# 150696
BD
Houston, TX
October 14, 2014 - May 27, 2015
AMHERST SECURITIES GROUP, L.P.Past·CRD# 31141
BD
Houston, TX
March 19, 2013 - October 14, 2014
INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 7369
BD
Houston, TX
February 25, 2004 - June 14, 2011
INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 289
BD
Houston, TX
September 12, 2003 - December 31, 2003

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Current Firm

DS
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC | DIRECTED SERVICES, LLC | DIRECTED SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 21675 / SEC#: 801-32675, 8-39104
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

Suite 200 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Mailing Address

Suite 1350 699 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone Number

(515) 410-3008

Established

Delaware since 12/12/2006

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VENERABLE HOLDINGS, INCSHAREHOLDER—
BROWN, KENNETH LEEPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOARD MEMBER5621811
ELLIS, ANGELA LEACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5969191
GELFAND, RICHARD EDWARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5255203
HARDING, KRISTI LYNNBOARD MEMBER4017100

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Texas
(7/23/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2013About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 2013About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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