James A. Cook

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Edisto Island, SC 29438

CRD#: 4737967

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Professional summary

James Anthony Cook, who also goes by Andy Cook, James A Cook, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Edisto Island, South Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Andy Cook | James A Cook

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 18, 2026 - Present

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 8117 Oyster Factory Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438Office #2: 1184 Clements Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29492

RIA

CRD#: 144733

Edisto Island, SC

Past

August 24, 2019 - May 13, 2026

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 277085

Edisto Island, SC

Past

May 23, 2018 - August 23, 2019

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 277085

Edisto Island, SC

Past

December 3, 2012 - September 12, 2013

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

EDISTO ISLAND, SC

Past

May 21, 2012 - December 6, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

CHARLESTON, SC

Past

December 19, 2003 - April 27, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

CHARLESTON, SC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144733 / SEC#: 801-69708

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

South Carolina
(6/18/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/23/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/3/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/18/2003

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144733 / SEC#: 801-69708

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221

Mailing Address

Phone number

(716) 568-8566

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ISWM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,427
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,226,210,629

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James A. Cook

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/23/2017

Series 63

Date: 8/3/2004

Series 6

Date: 12/18/2003

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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