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Augustus G. Hames

JT STRATFORD
Clarkesville, GA 30523
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CRD#: 4664386
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Professional summary


Augustus Grant Hames, who also goes by Augustus Hames, Gus Hames, A.g. Hames, is a registered financial advisor currently at JT STRATFORD, LLC located in Clarkesville, Georgia.

Augustus is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Augustus has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Augustus Hames | Gus Hames | A.g. Hames

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. AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE; INVESTMENT-RELATED; CLARKESVILLE, GA; INSURANCE AGENCY; GENERAL AGENT; 2/2009; 150 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES ARE INSURANCE AGENT. 2. HAMES & CO.; INVESTMENT-RELATED; CLARKESVILLE, GA; DBA; OWNER; 5/2013; 150 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DBA NAME FOR INSURANCE AGENCY. 3. HAMESCORP INC.; INVESTMENT-RELATED; CLARKESVILLE, GA; INSURANCE COMPANY; PRESIDENT; 5/2013; 150 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES ARE CORPORATION USED FOR TAX AND ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY. 4. WELLSPRING HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; NON INVESTMENT-RELATED; CLARKESVILLE, GA; REAL ESTATE; OWNER; 6/2017; 0 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; LLC FOR REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS ONLY. 5. PURSER & STEWARD CORP; INVESTMENT-RELATED; CUMMING, GA; INSURANCE; OWNER; 6/2017; 5 HRS/MO; 1 HR/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES ARE P&C BUSINESS DONE AS A CORPORATION. 6. CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; NON INVESTMENT-RELATED; CLARKESVILLE, GA; CHURCH; DEACON; 1/2016; 15 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES ARE SERVE ON BOARD OF DEACON AND ELDERS. 7. HAMES FARMS, LLC; NON INVESTMENT-RELATED; CLARKESVILLE, GA; FARM PROPERTY; SOLE MEMBER; 4/2021; 15 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES ARE FARM LLC CREATED FOR TAX PURPOSES. 8. ANICO; Investment-Related; Clarkesville, GA; Insurance; Agent; 2/2009; 10 hrs/mo; 5 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Duties are writes property and casualty insurance.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

August 8, 2024 - Present

JT STRATFORD, LLC

Office #1: 562 Washington Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523
RIA
CRD#: 155629
Clarkesville, GA
Past

April 11, 2017 - August 1, 2024

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119682
Clarkesville, GA
Past

March 15, 2017 - August 1, 2024

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
Clarkesville, GA
Past

October 16, 2003 - March 16, 2007

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
SENECA, SC

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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JT STRATFORD, LLC
ECHOLS FINANCIAL SERVICES | RETIREMENT RESOURCES, LLC | JT STRATFORD, LLC | HAMES & COMPANY | FIDUCIARY CAPITAL STRATFORD, LLC

CRD#: 155629 / SEC#: 801-101474

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2015 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
Georgia
(8/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/5/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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JT STRATFORD, LLC
ECHOLS FINANCIAL SERVICES | RETIREMENT RESOURCES, LLC | JT STRATFORD, LLC | HAMES & COMPANY | FIDUCIARY CAPITAL STRATFORD, LLC

CRD#: 155629 / SEC#: 801-101474

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
311 Green Street Suite 100, Gainesville, GA 30501
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5966, Gainesville, GA 30504
Phone number
(770) 534-6046
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JT STRATFORD 2025 ANNUAL AMENDED FORM ADV PART 2A (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,552
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 814,917,678

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Company Information


JT STRATFORD, LLC

CRD#: 155629Clarkesville, GA 30523

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