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James Edward Mccarthy

THE CLARUS GROUP
HOUSTON, TX
·CRD# 325138·55 years experience

Professional Summary

James Edward Mccarthy is a registered financial advisor currently at THE CLARUS GROUP located in Houston, Texas. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. James has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 31, PC and Series 1 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Years of Experience

55 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE CLARUS GROUP·CRD# 310163
RIA
520 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 750, Houston, TX 77027
September 16, 2020 - Present
KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 288898
BD
Houston, TX
January 4, 2021 - December 1, 2021
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Houston, TX
August 3, 2012 - October 2, 2020
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Houston, TX
July 19, 2012 - October 2, 2020
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
RIA
Houston, TX
November 10, 1994 - July 17, 2012
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
BD
Houston, TX
November 9, 1994 - July 17, 2012
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 1763
BD
Rockville, MD
August 25, 1993 - December 31, 1994
PORTFOLIO ASSET MGT/USA FINANCIAL GROUP INC.·CRD# 13741
BD
El Paso, TX
May 18, 1993 - November 1, 1993
J. EDMUND & CO.·CRD# 10831
BD
Milton, MA
July 29, 1992 - May 3, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
March 15, 1991 - July 7, 1992
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 1763
BD
Rockville, MD
May 31, 1989 - February 22, 1991
WINTHROP SECURITIES CO., INC.·CRD# 6925
BD
January 25, 1988 - March 4, 1989
CENTEQ EQUITIES, INC.·CRD# 14778
BD
January 6, 1987 - October 20, 1987
WINTHROP SECURITIES CO., INC.·CRD# 6925
BD
Boston, MA
July 27, 1982 - March 4, 1989
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
June 25, 1979 - July 14, 1982
LOEB PARTNERS·CRD# 7534
BD
January 18, 1978 - June 25, 1979
LOEB RHOADES & CO. INC.·CRD# 7502
BD
July 20, 1977 - January 18, 1978
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.·CRD# 572
BD
February 2, 1971 - July 22, 1977

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Current Firm

TC
THE CLARUS GROUP

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP | THE CLARUS GROUP, INC. | THE CLARUS GROUP

CRD#: 310163 / SEC#: 801-119388
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

520 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 750, Houston, TX 77027

Phone Number

(713) 621-3500

# of Employees

14

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/2/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,786

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,103,793,878

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/04/2026Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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1) Clarus Wealth Group - Yes investment related - 520 Post Oak Blvd Suite 750, Houston, TX 77098 - Wealth Management/ RIA - IAR - 6/2018 - 160hrs/mo - 160hrs/mo during trading - Provide advice & service related to investment, financial, estate & tax management

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TC
THE CLARUS GROUP

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP | THE CLARUS GROUP, INC. | THE CLARUS GROUP

CRD#: 310163 / SEC#: 801-119388
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2020 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.
IAR
Texas
(9/16/2020)

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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 Dec 1980About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Oct 2016About the Series 31 exam

PC — AMEX Put and Call Exam

Passed Oct 1977

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1971

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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