James C. Brandon

EXEMPLAR WEALTH ADVISORS

Fairfield, CA 94534

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CRD#: 4021648

Professional summary

James Christopher Brandon, who also goes by James C Brandon, James Brandon, J C Foti, James C Foti, John Christopher Foti, is a registered financial advisor currently at EXEMPLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Fairfield, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 7 and Series 55 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

James C Brandon | James Brandon | J C Foti | James C Foti | John Christopher Foti

Other business activities

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Taxfyle, some part-time 1099 contractor work (tax preparation) less than 100 hours of total work from 1/1/2022 through 4/18/2023. Taxfyle 2901 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 phone 888-803-4458- Not investment related, tax preparation firm.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 17, 2026 - Present

EXEMPLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 5055 Business Center Drive Ste 108, Fairfield, CA 94534

RIA

CRD#: 322419

Fairfield, CA

Past

May 11, 2023 - February 12, 2025

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP

RIA

CRD#: 110921

Irvine, CA

Past

May 8, 2009 - May 3, 2010

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

CONCORD, CA

Past

May 7, 2009 - May 3, 2010

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

CONCORD, CA

Past

February 21, 2007 - November 30, 2007

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47275

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

August 28, 2002 - February 7, 2003

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

CRD#: 24673

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 26, 2001 - August 12, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

LAFAYETTE, CA

Past

July 6, 2001 - August 12, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 6, 2001 - August 12, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

February 15, 2000 - June 14, 2001

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

LAVISTA, NE

Past

October 6, 1999 - December 13, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

October 6, 1999 - December 13, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Arizona
(9/22/2026)

IAR

California
(9/17/2026)

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Exams

What does exam status mean?

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Status Unavailable

Passed: 5/11/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Status Unavailable

Passed: 3/5/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Status Unavailable

Passed: 2/20/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 55

Status Unavailable

Passed: 9/4/2002

Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Current Firm

EXEMPLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 322419 / SEC#:

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2022 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2022 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2023 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2022 Approved)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2024 Approved)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2024 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

20860 N Tatum Blvd Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Mailing Address

Phone number

(602) 695-0210

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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James C. Brandon

Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Christopher Brandon's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Passed: 5/11/2023

Series 66

Passed: 3/5/2007

Series 7

Passed: 2/20/2007

Series 55

Passed: 9/4/2002

Current Firm

EXEMPLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

Documents

Red Flags

Company Information

EXEMPLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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