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James W. Bryan

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CRD#: 33894
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Witt Bryan III, who also goes by James Witt Bryan, Jim Bryan, was a registered financial advisor .

James is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1972. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 10, Series 9, Series 40 and Series 00 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Witt Bryan | Jim Bryan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 9, 2012 - June 10, 2015

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8052
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

November 22, 2005 - April 23, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

November 22, 2005 - April 23, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

October 25, 2000 - November 22, 2005

STEPHENS

RIA
CRD#: 3496
ST PETERSBURG , FL
Past

October 5, 2000 - November 22, 2005

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

March 29, 1999 - October 3, 2000

BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17530
TULSA, OK
Past

October 12, 1998 - February 8, 1999

REGIONS INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17618
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 7, 1996 - October 6, 1998

FIRST COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30542
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

January 25, 1990 - July 17, 1996

AHART & BRYAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16521
Past

April 13, 1984 - January 13, 1990

BRYAN, WORLEY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 12992
Past

January 9, 1979 - February 13, 1984

POWELL & SATTERFIELD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7030
Past

September 9, 1976 - November 28, 1976

DELTA SECURITIES OF LITTLE ROCK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7217
Past

June 23, 1972 - April 20, 1973

DELTA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6250

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".
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/23/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 12/20/1978
Registered Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 4/11/1972
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
521 President Clinton Avenue Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1696, Little Rock, AR 72203-1696
Phone number
(501) 907-2000
Established
Arkansas since 07/06/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
130

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 2025 (5/7/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CREWS CORE HOLDING COMPANYOWNER
BEARDSLEY, SCOTT ARTHURSECRETARY OF THE BOARD2349866
BUMPERS, JOSEPH PARROTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4336359
CLAY, DENNIS CHARLESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1233857
JONES, JAMES STEPHENPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR502536
MEYER, DAMON CHRISTIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4133916

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts336
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 149,386,233

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration1

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Company Information


CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 8052

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