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James P. Bertram

BAYNES INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC
Franklin, TN 37067
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CRD#: 4744062
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Professional summary


James Peter Bertram is a registered financial advisor currently at BAYNES INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Owner and Authorized Person, Red Bird Rentals LLC, rental property located in Florida. Own vacation property which we sometimes rent out while not occupying

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2023 - Present

BAYNES INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC

Office #1: 3401 Mallory Lane Suite 220, Franklin, TN 37067
RIA
CRD#: 322909
Franklin, TN
Past

March 16, 2020 - January 11, 2023

CNL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 175137
Franklin, TN
Past

January 17, 2020 - December 15, 2022

CNL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10356
ORLANDO, FL
Past

September 1, 2011 - January 21, 2020

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155584
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 24, 2006 - September 1, 2011

NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104626
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 23, 2006 - January 15, 2020

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 5, 2004 - July 11, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LOMBARD, IL
Past

February 18, 2004 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 18, 2004 - July 11, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
LOMBARD, IL

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
Ohio
(3/21/2023)
IAR
Tennessee
(4/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/24/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/4/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BI
BAYNES INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC
BAYNES INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC

CRD#: 322909 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2022 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2023 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
801 Cherry Street Ste 2310, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 471-0376
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts389
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 95,000,000

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Company Information


BAYNES INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC

CRD#: 322909Franklin, TN 37067

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