JT

James W. Tausz

BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER
Clarion, IA 50525
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CRD#: 442956
JT

Professional summary


James William Tausz, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Tausz, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER located in Clarion, Iowa and UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Clarion, Iowa.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Tausz

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 1, 1999 - Present

BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER

Office #1: 119 Central Ave W, Clarion, IA 50525
RIA
CRD#: 110953
Clarion, IA
Current

August 4, 2006 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 119 Central Ave. W, Clarion, IA 50525
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Clarion, IA
Past

September 3, 2002 - August 10, 2006

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
CLARION, IA
Past

August 18, 1999 - August 10, 2006

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
CLARION, IA
Past

January 12, 1995 - December 31, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 19, 1989 - August 25, 1999

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 5, 1983 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

July 5, 1973 - October 28, 1983

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

July 5, 1973 - October 28, 1983

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

July 5, 1973 - October 28, 1983

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BF
BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER
BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER

CRD#: 110953 / SEC#: 801-68117

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2007 Terminated)

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
Alabama
(8/24/2006)
RR
Alaska
(8/4/2006)
RR
Arizona
(8/4/2006)
RR
Arkansas
(8/4/2006)
RR
California
(8/4/2006)
RR
Colorado
(8/4/2006)
RR
Connecticut
(8/3/2011)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/4/2006)
RR
Florida
(8/4/2006)
RR
Georgia
(8/4/2006)
RR
Hawaii
(9/18/2018)
RR
Idaho
(8/4/2006)
RR
Illinois
(8/8/2006)
RR
Indiana
(8/16/2006)
IAR
Iowa
(1/1/1999)
RR
Iowa
(8/7/2006)
RR
Kansas
(8/4/2006)
RR
Kentucky
(8/4/2006)
RR
Louisiana
(9/8/2006)
RR
Maine
(8/4/2006)
RR
Maryland
(8/4/2006)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/4/2006)
RR
Michigan
(8/4/2006)
RR
Minnesota
(8/4/2006)
RR
Mississippi
(2/23/2007)
RR
Missouri
(8/4/2006)
RR
Montana
(8/9/2006)
RR
Nebraska
(8/10/2006)
IAR
Nebraska
(7/21/2025)
RR
Nevada
(8/4/2006)
RR
New Jersey
(8/4/2006)
RR
New Mexico
(8/4/2006)
RR
New York
(8/4/2006)
RR
North Carolina
(8/4/2006)
RR
North Dakota
(8/4/2006)
RR
Ohio
(8/4/2006)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/21/2007)
RR
Oregon
(8/4/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/23/2007)
RR
South Carolina
(8/16/2006)
RR
South Dakota
(8/14/2006)
RR
Tennessee
(8/4/2006)
RR
Texas
(8/4/2006)
RR
Utah
(8/4/2006)
RR
Vermont
(7/22/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/22/2007)
RR
Washington
(8/4/2006)
RR
West Virginia
(8/4/2006)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/4/2006)
RR
Wyoming
(8/4/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/27/1973
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BF
BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER
BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER

CRD#: 110953 / SEC#: 801-68117

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
119 Central Ave W, Clarion, IA 50525
Mailing Address
Po Box 540, Clarion, IA 50525-0540
Phone number
(515) 532-6661
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,710
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 232,332,172

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Company Information


BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER

CRD#: 110953Clarion, IA 50525

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