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James Paul Mccarthy

James Paul Mccarthy

CFP®
CRD# 4683831·Registered 2003 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that James is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

James Paul Mccarthy, CFP® was a registered financial advisor. James was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2003 - 2024. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2013

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Rockaway, NJ
May 10, 2022 - May 10, 2024
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Rockaway, NJ
May 10, 2022 - May 10, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
Rockaway, NJ
September 23, 2016 - May 10, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Rockaway, NJ
September 23, 2016 - May 10, 2022
WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 35830
RIA
Rockaway, NJ
January 21, 2010 - September 23, 2016
WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 35830
BD
Rockaway, NJ
January 15, 2010 - September 23, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
RIA
Morristown, NJ
March 21, 2007 - February 4, 2010
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
BD
Morristown, NJ
February 2, 2007 - February 4, 2010
DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 5397
BD
Teaneck, NJ
August 28, 2003 - February 14, 2007

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Current Firm

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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BN: MWS TAX PARTNERS, LLC POSI: owner - NOB: tax preparation - INV REL: No - #OF HRS: 5 - SEC TRAD HRS: 2 - START DATE: 08/20/2013 - ADDR: 54 Marshall Ave, Rockaway NJ 07866-2910 ***DBA: DIRECTIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC BN: DWM BENEFITS POSI: Owner NOB: Insurance (Life, health, disability, LTC) INV REL: No #OF HRS: 10 SEC TRAD HRS: 5 START DATE: 01/10/2010 ADDR: 141 W Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESC: market &manage various insurance (life, health, disability, LTC) vehicles BN: MRS. WILSON'S TREATMENT SERVICES FOR WOMEN POS: Board Member NOB: Member of Board of Directors of Alfre, Inc. DBA Mrs. Wilson's Treatment Services for Women INV REL: No #OF HRS: 5 SEC TRAD HRS: 0 START DATE: 11/18/2019 ADDR: 56 Mount Kemble Ave, Morristown NJ 07960 DESC: Serve on Board of Directors BN: DIRECTIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC POS: advisor NOB: SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 120 SEC TRAD HRS: 7 START DATE: 09/01/2016 ADDR: 141 W Main St, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESCR: provide INV advisory services BN: DIRECTIONAL PROPERTIES, LLC POS: Owner NOB: Own the office bldng that houses my practice INV REL: N #OF HRS: 5 SEC TRAD HRS: 0 START DATE: 09/20/2016 ADDR: 141 W Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866-2910 DESC: Own office bldng that houses my practice BN: DIRECTIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC POS: Producer NOB: Insurance INV REL:Y #OF HRS: 160 SEC TRAD HRS: 130 START DATE: 05/02/2022 ADDR: 141 W Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESC: Producer BN:KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC POS: RIA NOB: INV advisory srvcs thru Kestra Advisory Srvcs, LLC INV REL:Y #OF HRS: 160 SEC TRAD HRS: 130 START DATE: 05/02/2022 ADDR: 5707 SW Boulevard, Bldg 2, Ste 400, Austin TX 78735 DESC: RIA BN: DIRECTIONAL PROPERTIES POS: Owner NOB: Real Estate INV REL:N #OF HRS: 10 SEC TRAD HRS: 0 START DATE: 05/02/2022 ADDR: 141 W Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESC: property owner BN: DIRECTIONAL BENEFITS POS: representative NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes #OF HOURS: 5 SEC TRAD HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/10/2010 ADDR: 141 W Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESC: market insurance products - specifically life, health, disability and LTC for individuals and groups BN: MWS TAX PARTNERS, LLC POS: Owner NOB: Tax/Accounting/CPA INV REL: No #OF HRS: 5 SEC TRAD HRS: 5 START DATE: 08/20/2013 ADDRESS: 54 MARSHALL AVE, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESC: income tax preparation BN: MRS. WILSON'S TREATMENT SERVICES POS: Board Member NOB: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INV REL: No #OF HOURS: 5 SEC TRAD HRS: 0 START DATE: 11/18/2019 ADDR: 56 Mt Kemble Ave, Morristown NJ 07960 DESC: participate in Board mtngs and fundraising activities BN: MCCARTHY WEALTH SOLUTION POS: Owner NOB: INV advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INV REL:N #OF HRS: 40 SEC TRAD HRS: 20 START DATE: 01/04/2010 ADDR: 54 Marshall Ave, Rockaway, NJ, USA, 54, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESC: Provide financial planning and INV advisory services BN: JAMES MCCARTHY POS: Facilitator NOB: Seminar Facilitator INV REL:N #OF HRS: 4 SEC TRAD HRS: 4 START DATE: 11/28/2022 ADDR: 141 W Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866 DESC: Seminar Facilitator for ComPsych Corporation. They offer their clients a number of seminars on financial topics such as budgeting, saving for retirement, saving for college. They provide the presentation, I just make the presentation. BN: MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NJ POS: Committe memeber NOB: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INV REL:N #OF HRS: 2 SECU TRAD HRS: 2 START DATE: 11/15/2023 ADDR: James McCarthy
(2), 673 Morris Avenue, Suite 100, Springfield NJ 07081 DESC: Participate in finance committee meetings (quarterly). Review organization financial statements and Form 990. Provide input as necessary

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2003About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Dec 2008About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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