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James E. Spainhower

DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Orem, UT 84097
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CRD#: 4145663
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Professional summary


James E Spainhower, ChFC®, who also goes by Jim Spainhower, is a registered financial advisor currently at DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Orem, Utah and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Orem, Utah.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Spainhower

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.
FirstPurpose Tax (Not Investment Related) 462 E 800 N, Orem, UT 84097 Main business: Accounting and tax services for clients Position & Start Date: Owner, 1/1/2020 Hours/month (during business hours): 1 (1) Duties: Strategic planning KTC Properties (Not Investment Related) 462 E 800 N, Orem, UT 84097 Main business: Holding company for real estate assets Position & Start Date: Owner, 1/1/2020 Hours/month (during business hours): 1 (1) Duties: Passive investor KTB Ventures (Investment Related) 462 E 800 N, Orem, UT 84097 Main business: Holding company for private investment opportunities Position & Start Date: Owner, 1/1/2020 Hours/month (during business hours): 1 (1) Duties: Make contributions for investments Rising Sun Cattle Co (Not Investment Related) Payson, UT Main Business: Cattle Position & Start Date: Business Manager; 01/1997 Hours/month (during business hours): 3 (3) Duties: Handles finances, accounts, marketing, genetics and breeding solutions. Raise and market wagyu, genetic and kobe style beef. Independent Insurance Agent (Not Investment Related) 462 E 800 N, Orem, UT 84097 Main business: Insurance sales Position & Start Date: Owner, 1/1996 Hours/month (during business hours): 1 (1) Duties: Insurance sales and support, life and health related insurance sales Spainhower and Associates (Not Investment Related) Grand Junction, CO Position & Start Date: Owner; 1/1998 Hours/month (during business hours): 1 (0) Duties: Handles finances, accounting, marketing and advertising sales

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

March 27, 2024 - Present

DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 742 N 530 E, Orem, UT 84097
RIA
CRD#: 329878
Orem, UT
Current

October 11, 2011 - Present

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 462 E 800 N, Orem, UT 84097Office #2: 2470 Patterson, Ste 6 #14, Grand Junction, CO 81505
BD
CRD#: 155576
Orem, UT
Past

November 5, 2014 - March 30, 2016

DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169032
SOUTH JORDAN, UT
Past

June 30, 2008 - September 30, 2011

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
OREM, UT
Past

January 23, 2008 - July 17, 2024

DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145593
OREM, UT
Past

July 22, 2005 - May 16, 2008

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
OREM, UT
Past

July 19, 2005 - July 28, 2008

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
OREM, UT
Past

September 13, 2004 - July 21, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
PAYSON, UT
Past

September 1, 2004 - July 21, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 7, 2004 - August 25, 2004

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3538
ALPINE, UT
Past

April 5, 2001 - August 25, 2004

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 24, 2000 - March 29, 2001

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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".
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DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CALIBER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PERSPECTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | LJCOOPER WEALTH ADVISORS | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIRSTPURPOSE WEALTH LLC | DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 329878 / SEC#: 801-129521

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2024 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(6/30/2017)
RR
Colorado
(10/11/2011)
RR
Michigan
(9/27/2017)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/2/2019)
RR
Utah
(10/11/2011)
IAR
Utah
(3/27/2024)
RR
Washington
(9/28/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(10/11/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/3/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CALIBER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PERSPECTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | LJCOOPER WEALTH ADVISORS | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIRSTPURPOSE WEALTH LLC | DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 329878 / SEC#: 801-129521

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9017 S Riverside Dr Suite 210, Sandy, UT 84070
Mailing Address
Phone number
(801) 838-9999
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
48

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT (7/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,526,799,821

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Company Information


DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 329878Orem, UT 84097

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