AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
JD

James C. Duncan

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Atlanta, GA 30339
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4716295
JD

Professional summary


James Charles Duncan, who also goes by Jimmy Charles Duncan, Jimmy Duncan, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jimmy Charles Duncan | Jimmy Duncan

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FAMILY ESTATE ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ESTATE START DATE: 06/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EXECUTOR ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE THE PROCESS OF DISTRIBUTING ESTATE PER WILL ;

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James Charles Duncan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

March 23, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Atlanta, GA
Current

September 29, 2017 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 13572
Atlanta, GA
Current

September 29, 2017 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 10299
Atlanta, GA
Current

October 19, 2017 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 15340
Atlanta, GA
Current

October 19, 2017 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 10358
Atlanta, GA
Past

October 19, 2017 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 19, 2017 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 3, 2017 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 6, 2015 - May 2, 2016

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

August 6, 2015 - May 2, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 6, 2015 - May 2, 2016

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 6, 2015 - May 2, 2016

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 6, 2015 - September 21, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 30, 2015 - May 2, 2016

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

April 30, 2015 - May 2, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 30, 2015 - May 2, 2016

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 30, 2015 - May 2, 2016

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 30, 2015 - September 21, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 8, 2014 - April 22, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MARIETTA, GA
Past

September 5, 2014 - April 22, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MARIETTA, GA
Past

November 15, 2011 - August 20, 2014

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 26, 2010 - August 20, 2014

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 14, 2010 - August 20, 2014

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 25, 2004 - August 20, 2014

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 25, 2003 - May 6, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
Georgia
(9/29/2017)
IAR
Georgia
(3/23/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/11/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Atlanta, GA 30339

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor James Duncan

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Robert L Busby
Robert BusbyAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Atlanta, GA
AP
Alexander PaslayAdvisorCheck Check Mark
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Woodstock, GA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics