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Dee W. James

TFB ADVISORS
Granbury, TX
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CRD#: 4525217
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Professional summary


Dee William James is a registered financial advisor currently at TFB ADVISORS, LLC located in Granbury, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Granbury, Texas.

Dee is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Dee has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
TAX FAVORED BENEFITS; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FIXED INSURANCE 401(k) SERVICE; START DATE=05/2004; HRS/MO=168; TRADING HRS/MO=168; SALES * 3J Financial LLC; same as branch; inv rel; primarily sale and servicing of 401(k) plans; Owner; start date=01/2021; hrs/mo=50; trading hrs/mo=35; investment professional primarily dealing in the sale and servicing of 401(k) plans * TFB Advisors, LLC; same as branch; inv rel; Independent RIA; Investment Advisory Representative; start date=08/2022; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=8; IAR of hybrid RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 2, 2022 - Present

TFB ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 321870
Granbury, TX
Current

June 30, 2006 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
GRANBURY, TX
Past

November 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 317245
GRANBURY, TX
Past

June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
MANHATTAN, KS
Past

November 23, 2005 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14646
MANHATTAN, KS
Past

July 13, 2005 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
MANHATTAN, KS
Past

July 10, 2002 - May 20, 2005

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
MANHATTAN, KS
Past

June 7, 2002 - May 20, 2005

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO

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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TFB ADVISORS, LLC
TFB ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 321870 / SEC#: 801-126142

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2022 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.
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
Kansas
(6/30/2006)
IAR
Kansas
(8/2/2022)
RR
Missouri
(6/30/2006)
RR
Nebraska
(6/30/2006)
RR
New Mexico
(12/4/2017)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/30/2006)
RR
Texas
(9/25/2006)
IAR
Texas
(8/2/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/9/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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TFB ADVISORS, LLC
TFB ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 321870 / SEC#: 801-126142

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4801 West 110th Street Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 648-5526
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
35

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR TFB ADVISORS, LLC (9/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,047
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 859,559,702

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Company Information


TFB ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 321870Granbury, TX

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