James R. Boylan

FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS

PHOENIXVILLE, PA

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CRD#: 4481414

Professional summary

James R Boylan, who also goes by James R Boylan, James Richard Boylan, Jim Boylan, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Clayton, Missouri.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James R Boylan | James Richard Boylan | Jim Boylan

Other business activities

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1) Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, LLC; San Jose, CA; Investment Related; Started 6/28/2020; Consulting; Regional Director; Relationship management and new business development; 200 hours per month with 0 hours during securities trading hours. 2) Rental Property; Non-Investment Related; Cape May, NJ; Beach Rental; Owner; 1/21 Start Date; 2 hours per month, 0 during trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 24, 2019 - Present

FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 143319

PHOENIXVILLE, PA

Current

October 14, 2020 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600, Clayton, MO 63105

CRD#: 148477

Clayton, MO

Past

January 9, 2008 - March 5, 2019

SEI INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA

CRD#: 105146

OAKS, PA

Past

April 7, 2003 - December 1, 2004

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

CRD#: 10690

OAKS, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC

BAM ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | LORING WARD | FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC | CHARLESTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS | BUCKINGHAM STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143319 / SEC#: 801-67641

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/2007 Approved)

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.

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

Connecticut
(10/20/2021)

Delaware
(10/20/2021)

District of Columbia
(10/20/2021)

Maine
(10/21/2021)

Maryland
(10/20/2021)

Massachusetts
(10/20/2021)

New Hampshire
(10/20/2021)

New Jersey
(10/20/2021)

New York
(10/20/2021)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(7/24/2019)

Pennsylvania
(10/20/2021)

Rhode Island
(12/20/2021)

Vermont
(10/20/2021)

Virginia
(10/20/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/15/2021

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/8/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 10/14/2020

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/14/2020

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/4/2003

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC

BAM ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | LORING WARD | FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC | CHARLESTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS | BUCKINGHAM STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143319 / SEC#: 801-67641

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/2007 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600, St. Louis, MO 63105

Mailing Address

Phone number

(314) 725-0455

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

368

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/27/2025)

ADV PART 2B (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	78,053
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 32,238,330,999

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James R. Boylan

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James R Boylan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

SEI INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CORP

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/15/2021

Series 65

Date: 1/8/2008

Series 6TO

Date: 10/14/2020

SIE

Date: 10/14/2020

Series 6

Date: 4/4/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FOCUS PARTNERS ADVISOR SOLUTIONS, LLC

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