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James C. Picolo

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Dublin, OH 43016
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CRD#: 4445794
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Professional summary


James C Picolo, who also goes by Jim Picolo, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Dublin, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Picolo

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) 09/20/2017 - Non-Variable Insurance - at reported business location - sells: Medicare, United Healthcare - start: 10/2016 - 20 hr/mth. 2) 4/06/2023 - True North Wealth Partners DBA - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 40 Hours Per Month/30 Hours During Securities Trading. Wealth Advisor.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
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Experience


Current

April 6, 2023 - Present

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 5080 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. Suite 250, Dublin, OH 43016
RIA
CRD#: 283816
Dublin, OH
Past

November 13, 2017 - November 14, 2023

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 153184
Dublin, OH
Past

November 9, 2017 - May 22, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DUBLIN, OH
Past

March 25, 2017 - November 14, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
DUBLIN, OH
Past

March 25, 2017 - November 14, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
DUBLIN, OH
Past

December 7, 2005 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
Columbus, OH
Past

December 6, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
AKRON, OH
Past

December 6, 2005 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
DUBLIN, OH
Past

April 21, 2005 - December 31, 2005

CITISTREET FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107311
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

April 19, 2005 - December 31, 2005

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

November 8, 2001 - April 20, 2005

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2016 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(4/6/2023)
IAR
Texas
(4/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/12/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3750 Park East Drive Suite 200, Beachwood, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 519-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
181

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWA PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 06.2025 (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,432
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,905,828,030

Red Flags


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Company Information


STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 283816Dublin, OH 43016

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