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James Scott Kantowski

James Scott Kantowski

CFP®
CURIO WEALTH
ANNAPOLIS, MD
·CRD# 4417452·25 years experience

Professional Summary

James Scott Kantowski, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Kantowski, is a registered financial advisor currently at CURIO WEALTH, LLC located in Annapolis, Maryland. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Hourly

Fee Structure

$100K–$250K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

High Net Worth Individuals & Families

Services Offered

  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Tax Planning

Other Aliases

Jim Kantowski

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2001

Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CURIO WEALTH, LLC·CRD# 328178
RIA
1. 721 Melvin Ave, Annapolis, MD 214012. Severna Park, MD
January 2, 2024 - Present
BAY POINT WEALTH·CRD# 123095
RIA
Annapolis, MD
January 3, 2020 - December 31, 2023
GIVE.COM INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 167802
RIA
Alexandria, VA
August 9, 2013 - December 31, 2015
JSK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC·CRD# 160195
RIA
Annapolis, MD
February 28, 2012 - March 24, 2020
BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15014
BD
Annapolis, MD
September 9, 2002 - March 2, 2012
CHOREO, LLC·CRD# 111221
RIA
Annapolis, MD
September 28, 2001 - March 2, 2012

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Current Firm

CW
CURIO WEALTH, LLC

CURIO WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 328178 / SEC#: 801-128998
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/6/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

721 Melvin Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone Number

(410) 449-2599

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 12 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (9/15/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

356

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$460,657,970

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/22/2026Cover PageReport
06/11/2025Cover PageReport
08/27/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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JSK TAX SERVICES, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 721 MELVIN AVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD, USA, 21401; ACCOUNTING; MEMBER; STARTED 09/2016; APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH, 2 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; ACCOUNT AND TAX PREPARATION SERVICES.

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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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CURIO WEALTH, LLC

CURIO WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 328178 / SEC#: 801-128998
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/6/2023 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.
IAR
Texas
(1/2/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2002About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2002About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by James

  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Tax Planning

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