JJ
James S. Jones
SOVRAN ADVISORS
Pasadena, CA 91101
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CRD#: 4750726
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Professional summary
James Spencer Jones III, who also goes by J Spencer Jones, James Spencer Jones, Spencer Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC located in Pasadena, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Pasadena, California.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
J Spencer Jones | James Spencer Jones | Spencer Jones
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOVRAN ADVISORS LLC - CRD 329415 INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 02/2024 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING, 3(38) PLANS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 6/2004 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JAMSPEN CORP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: CORPORATION FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES START DATE: 2/2023 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVICE AND SERVICES, THIS NAME IS NOT HELD OUT TO THE PUBLIC. IT IS NOT PUBLIC FACING; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 03/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
February 23, 2024 - Present
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 150 S Los Robles Ave Suite 750, Pasadena, CA 91101RIA
CRD#: 329415
Pasadena, CA
Current
February 22, 2024 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 150 S Los Robles Ave Ste 750, Pasadena, CA 91101BD
CRD#: 13572
Pasadena, CA
Past
March 25, 2017 - March 5, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
Los Angeles, CA
Past
March 25, 2017 - March 5, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Los Angeles, CA
Past
October 27, 2014 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
October 24, 2014 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
September 2, 2010 - November 17, 2014
INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP
RIA
CRD#: 106684
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
April 12, 2004 - November 4, 2014
OSAIC FS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3870
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
March 2, 2004 - November 4, 2014
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
LOS ANGELES, CA
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".
SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 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
California(2/22/2024)
IAR
California(2/23/2024)
RR
Colorado(2/22/2024)
RR
Idaho(2/22/2024)
RR
Minnesota(2/22/2024)
RR
Nevada(2/22/2024)
RR
North Dakota(2/22/2024)
RR
Utah(2/22/2024)
RR
Virginia(2/22/2024)
RR
Washington(2/22/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 281-9890
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58
SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,470 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,308,617,291 |
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