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James E. Van Meter

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS,
RENO, NV
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CRD#: 4557517
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Professional summary


James Edward Van Meter, CFP®, who also goes by James Edward Vanmeter, James Vanmeter, is a registered financial advisor currently at REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC located in Reno, Nevada and REALTA EQUITIES, INC. located in Wilmington, Delaware.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Edward Vanmeter | James Vanmeter

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) Tahoe Financial Planning, LLC dba; Reno NV; President and Owner since 11/2006; Financial planning to include: securities sales, investment advisory, and fixed insurance; approximately 40+ hours per week during normal trading hours. (2) Realta Investment Advisors, Inc.; Wilmington, DE: start 01/2024; Investment Advisor Representative; www.realtawealth.com; Investment Advisory Business; advisory fees; 40 hours per week during normal trading hours. (3) Multiple insurance IMO's and carriers; Start: 03/2024; sale of fixed insurance products, fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care; Independent life insurance agent; Commissions; 40+ hours per week during normal trading hours.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

January 26, 2024 - Present

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 134952
RENO, NV
Current

January 23, 2024 - Present

REALTA EQUITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1201 N. Orange Street Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801
BD
CRD#: 23769
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

May 9, 2023 - January 22, 2024

CABIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137608
Reno, NV
Past

April 7, 2015 - May 2, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
RENO, NV
Past

August 15, 2013 - May 2, 2023

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
RENO, NV
Past

March 6, 2013 - April 6, 2015

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
RENO, NV
Past

February 26, 2008 - November 23, 2009

TAHOE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145782
RENO, NV
Past

August 2, 2005 - December 31, 2005

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 28, 2002 - July 1, 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".
RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 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
California
(1/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/23/2024)
RR
Georgia
(1/23/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/23/2024)
IAR
Nevada
(1/26/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/26/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1201 N. Orange Street Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 657-5200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE 3.21.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,958
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 343,465,487

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Company Information


REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 134952Reno, NV

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