James F. Tracz
Professional summary
James Frank Tracz JR, who also goes by James Frank Tracz, Jim Tracz, James Tracz, is a registered financial advisor currently at &PARTNERS located in Willoughby Hills, Ohio.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
September 8, 2026 - Present
&PARTNERS
Office #1: 2786 S.o.m. Center Road Suite 200, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094September 8, 2026 - Present
&PARTNERS
Office #1: 2786 S.o.m. Center Road Suite 200, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094April 6, 2022 - January 1, 2023
FINANCIAL PLANNING RESOURCES, INC.
December 6, 2021 - September 16, 2026
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
December 3, 2021 - September 16, 2026
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
November 21, 2018 - December 14, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
November 21, 2018 - December 14, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
January 16, 2003 - December 10, 2018
WADDELL & REED
January 15, 2003 - December 10, 2018
WADDELL & REED
March 19, 2001 - January 2, 2003
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
&PARTNERS
CRD#: 3767 / SEC#: 801-37145, 8-3774
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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(9/15/2026)
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Exams
What does exam status mean?
Series 6
Passed: 3/16/2001
FINRA
Current Firm
&PARTNERS
CRD#: 3767 / SEC#: 801-37145, 8-3774
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| AMPERSAND PARTNERS, LLC | OWNER | |
| ALEXANDER, JOHN W | CO-PRESIDENT | 2327561 |
| COOPER, CHYRLAN ELIZABETH | COO | 4160240 |
| IDOL, KALEY PORTER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6950052 |
| KOWACH, DAVID JOHN | CEO | 2154665 |
| NELSON, RICHARD SCOTT | CFO | 5014790 |
| SCHALLER, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER | CONTROLLER/FINOP | 5899085 |
| STEVENS, ALYSON MENCIO | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - ADVISORY BUSINESS | 5451096 |
| WILEY III, DAVID WARREN III | CO-PRESIDENT | 720094 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 62,194 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 30,268,689,798 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | ||
| 04/29/2025 | ||
| 12/29/2023 |
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