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James Raleigh Bailes JR.

James R. Bailes

WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS
SPRING, TX 77389
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CRD#: 4439912
James Raleigh Bailes JR.

Professional summary


James Raleigh Bailes JR., CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Spring, Texas.

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 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. PARTNER WITH BAILES BATES & ASSOCIATES, LLP ACCOUNTING, INCOME TAX PLANNING AN PREPARATION.CPA PRACTICE. 55% OF MY TIME. PARTNER 2. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, LIFE, HEATH, DISABILITY, LONG-TERM CARE, GROUP BENEFITS. NORTHSTAR BROKERAGE, CAPITAS FINANCIAL AND AMG. 5% OF TIME. 3. WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC - RIA - OWNER. FEE BASED FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENT ADVISORY, AND CONSULTING. SOLICITATION FEES. 40% OF TIME.

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

January 10, 2018 - Present

WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 18935 I-45 North, Spring, TX 77389
RIA
CRD#: 170852
SPRING, TX
Past

February 3, 2017 - December 31, 2017

WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170852
SPRING, TX
Past

October 17, 2014 - December 31, 2016

WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170852
SPRING, TX
Past

November 27, 2013 - July 2, 2015

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

November 3, 2008 - December 31, 2013

ONYX WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119558
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 3, 2008 - June 5, 2012

CAMBRIDGE LEGACY SECURITIES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 103722
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

August 19, 2004 - November 18, 2008

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

October 22, 2003 - November 18, 2008

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

December 3, 2001 - September 11, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(1/10/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/14/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WM
WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS | WMA FINANCIAL, LLC | WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 170852 / SEC#:

Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
18935 I-45 North, Spring, TX 77389
Mailing Address
Phone number
(281) 444-2220
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

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Company Information


WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 170852Spring, TX 77389

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