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James Allen Leach

ChFC®, CLU®
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
Bloomington, MN
·CRD# 3253210·27 years experience

Professional Summary

James Allen Leach, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Jim Leach, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in Bloomington, Minnesota and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Bloomington, Minnesota. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 7,...

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Jim Leach

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES·CRD# 281958
RIA
1. 2950 Metro Drive, Suite 210, Bloomington, MN 554252. Princeton, MN
December 15, 2015 - Present
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3641
BD
2950 Metro Drive Suite 210, Bloomington, MN 55425
August 11, 1999 - Present
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3641
RIA
Champlin, MN
September 2, 2005 - December 15, 2015
FIRST COMMAND BANK·CRD# 128851
RIA
Fort Worth, TX
January 4, 2005 - September 2, 2005

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Current Firm

FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2005 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Mailing Address

Po Box 2387, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2387

Phone Number

(817) 731-8621

# of Employees

1,787

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (6/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

113,591

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$24,429,418,155

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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) Name of the other business: BCP Results LLC. ; Whether the business is investment-related: Not Investment-related ; Address of the other business: 1474 Featherstone Court, Hastings, MN 55033 ; Nature of the other business: Board Membership ; Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Board Member ; The start date of your relationship: 12/11/2017 ; The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 1 - 5 ; The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: None ; Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: I am to provide advice on company operations and direction.
(2) Name of the other business: J LEACH LLC Whether the business is investment-related: No Address of the other business: PO BOX 85, ZIMMERMAN, MN 55398 Nature of the other business: Owner/Sole/Partner Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Owner The start date of your relationship: Apr 01, 2024 The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 1 to 5 The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 1 to 5 Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Use for First Command IC business.

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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".
FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2005 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alaska
(3/12/2026)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2015)
RR
Illinois
(9/6/2022)
RR
Iowa
(3/10/2026)
RR
Kansas
(8/11/1999)
RR
Michigan
(1/18/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(8/5/2005)
IAR
Minnesota
(12/15/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(3/10/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(3/10/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(11/22/2005)
IAR
North Dakota
(12/15/2015)
RR
Ohio
(9/6/2022)
RR
Texas
(11/12/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/12/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/20/2005)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2019About the Series 7 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2019About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2006About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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