James M. Gambaccini
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
RESTON, VA 20191
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CRD#: 4619759
Professional summary
James Michael Gambaccini, CFP®, who also goes by Jim M Gambaccini, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Reston, Virginia.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jim M Gambaccini
Other business activities
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1. PROPRIETOR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 1875 CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE, SUITE 100, RESTON, VA.; FIXED INSURANCE; AGENT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND SEVERAL CARRIERS; 02/2003; 15 HRS/MO (2 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS), FIXED INSURANCE SALES. 2. PROPRIETOR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 2253 HUNTER MILL ROAD, VIENNA, VA; RENTAL PROPERITIES; RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - 7/2007; LANDLORD, OWNER; 5 HR/MO DURING NON-TRADING HOURS; RENT PROPERTIES/LANDLORD. 3. ACORN TAX PLANNING, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 1875 CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE, SUITE 100, RESTON, VA; TAX RETURN PREPARATION AND FILING SERVICES; PRESIDENT; 3/9/15; 20 HOURS/MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING; PREPARING AND REVIEWING INCOME TAX RETURNS. 4. Principal; Acorn Capital; Investment Related: Yes; Location: 1875 Campus Commons Dr, Ste 100 Reston VA 20191; Description of the business: Pool capital to fund private real estate deals. No deals have been done YTD; Responsibilities Duties: Build the new business and review opportunities.; Start date with business: 2021-01-01; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 1; 5. Principal; Acorn Properties; Investment Related: Yes; Location: 1875 Campus Commons Dr. Ste 100 Reston VA 20191; Description of the business: Real Estate development; Responsibilities Duties: Build and grow the business looking for opportunities. None YTD; Start date with business: 2021-01-01; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 1;
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2009
Experience
Current
September 26, 2003 - Present
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191RIA
CRD#: 116763
RESTON, VA
Past
February 1, 2010 - January 15, 2021
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 126514
RESTON, VA
Past
January 1, 2004 - February 2, 2010
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
FAIRFAX, VA
Past
July 10, 2003 - January 1, 2004
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past
April 17, 2003 - July 1, 2003
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
AKRON, OH
Past
March 21, 2003 - July 1, 2003
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
March 21, 2003 - July 1, 2003
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
District of Columbia(4/3/2014)
IAR
Florida(11/1/2022)
IAR
Louisiana(3/17/2014)
IAR
North Carolina(3/17/2014)
IAR
Texas(4/20/2010)
IAR
Virginia(9/26/2003)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/22/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 293-3100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10
SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,179 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,234,541,815 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | ||
| 01/10/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2023 |
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