JS
James A. Strainer
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Kalispell, MT 59901
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 437914
JS
Professional summary
James Anthony Strainer SR, who also goes by James Anthony Strainer, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Kalispell, Montana.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, PC, Series 1, Series 24, Series 9, Series 10, Series 53, Series 12, Series 4 and Series 40 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Anthony Strainer
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. KALISPELL REGIONAL HEALTHCARE;$100 TRAVEL STIPEND/MEETING;2 HRS/MEETING ALL MEETINGS ARE IN THE EVENING.
2. Commercial Building; 311 Bridge St., Craig, MT 59648; Rental Property; Owner; 03/03/2006; 1 hour per month; not during securities trading hours; investment-related.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view James Anthony Strainer SR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view James Anthony Strainer SR's 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®
NoneExperience
Current
November 10, 2010 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 1830 3rd Avenue East Suite 101, Kalispell, MT 59901RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Kalispell, MT
Current
November 10, 2010 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 1830 3rd Avenue East Suite 101, Kalispell, MT 59901RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Kalispell, MT
Past
June 1, 2009 - December 3, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
KALISPELL, MT
Past
June 1, 2009 - December 3, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
KALISPELL, MT
Past
June 21, 1999 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
KALISPELL, MT
Past
May 22, 1989 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
KALISPELL, MT
Past
February 2, 1982 - May 22, 1989
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7323
Past
November 6, 1980 - February 17, 1982
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
Past
January 29, 1973 - September 4, 1980
THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 829
Past
June 12, 1970 - February 1, 1973
J. N. RUSSELL INC.
BD
CRD#: 3243
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".
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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
Arkansas(7/2/2013)
RR
Colorado(11/10/2010)
RR
Florida(11/12/2010)
RR
Illinois(11/10/2010)
RR
Kansas(11/10/2010)
RR
Missouri(9/20/2012)
IAR
Montana(11/10/2010)
RR
Montana(11/12/2010)
RR
New York(8/13/2013)
RR
Ohio(11/10/2010)
RR
South Carolina(11/30/2010)
RR
Virginia(11/10/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 5/3/1988
Foreign Currency Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 2/25/1983
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/2/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/11/1966
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 5/4/1985
NYSE Branch Manager ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 4/7/1973
Registered Principal ExaminationSRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
Contact information
Main Address
501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1900
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,464
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| AYD, PAUL JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2963853 |
| BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | 4696103 |
| BROOKS, PATRICK RODGERS | ROSFP - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2223412 |
| DODSON, CHARLES EDWARD | CCO ADVISORY SERVICES | 1744430 |
| FISHER, MARK PHILIP | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 4970942 |
| HYDE, GINA ELIZABETH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2812751 |
| KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMES | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1434827 |
| MELINGER, ADAM SCOTT | ROSFP - PCG | 2373020 |
| NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1614129 |
| RAYMOND, CHARLES BRADFORD GREEN | CO-HEAD GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & ADVISORY | 2796106 |
| SCHRICK, FREDERICK RICHARD | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5636488 |
| SLINEY, DAVID DEAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2276514 |
| ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1586132 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 368,405 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 171,209,609,487 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 168 |
| Civil Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 60 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 12/19/2023 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
