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James Edward Famula

James E. Famula

LPL ENTERPRISE | Financial Advisor
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
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CRD#: 4346790
James Edward Famula

Professional summary


James Edward Famula, who also goes by James E Famula, James Famula, is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

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 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Business Retirement Plans
Small Business
Retirement Planning Strategies
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James E Famula | James Famula

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. 07/14/2025 - Prudential Advisors - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - INV REL - basking ridge, NJ - Start Date 07/14/2025 - 160 HRS/MO | 160 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 2. 07/14/2025 - N/A Non-Variable Insurance - Non-Variable Insurance/Insurance Agency - INV REL - basking ridge, NJ - Start Date 07/14/2025 - 160 HRS/MO | 160 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 3. 07/14/2025 - famulagolfacademy.com - Other - NOT INV REL - Basking Ridge, NJ - Start Date 07/11/2025 - 25 HRS/MO | 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

July 29, 2025 - Present

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Office #1: 110 Allen Road 2nd Floor, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Current

July 25, 2025 - Present

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Office #1: 110 Allen Road 2nd Floor, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Past

June 17, 2020 - August 11, 2025

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
West Orange, NJ
Past

June 17, 2020 - August 11, 2025

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
West Orange, NJ
Past

December 18, 2018 - June 19, 2020

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past

September 7, 2016 - June 19, 2020

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past

November 11, 2010 - August 29, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
Bernardsville, NJ
Past

March 4, 2005 - November 1, 2010

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past

August 27, 2004 - February 24, 2005

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 4, 2002 - August 23, 2004

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 5, 2002 - October 10, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

May 15, 2001 - October 10, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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".
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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
Colorado
(8/4/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/4/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(7/25/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/29/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(7/25/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/14/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/19/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

A58 LPLE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT5097259
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP3178848
MORRISON, STEVEN PHILIPSECRETARY4529345
SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVENSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3096567

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts114,002
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,862,098,900

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
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Company Information


LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Financial AdvisorCRD#: 8733Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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