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James Scott Davis

James S. Davis

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS
Greenville, SC 29607
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CRD#: 4788164
James Scott Davis

Professional summary


James Scott Davis, CFP®, who also goes by J Scott Davis, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina and ARKADIOS CAPITAL located in Greenville, South Carolina.

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 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


J Scott Davis

Other business activities


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1)WAGNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT;INVESTMENT RELATED;3 Legacy Park Rd,Ste A,Greenville,SC;INVESTMENT OPERATING COMPANY FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER BUSINESS;ADVISOR;4/2011;50+ HRS/MONTH;6+ HRS DURING TRADING;FINANCIAL ADVISOR 2)WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS,LLC;INVESTMENT RELATED;3 Legacy Park Rd,Ste A,Greenville,SC;RIA;ADVISOR/PRODUCER;5/2014;120 HRS/MONTH;6 HRS DURING TRADING;ASSET MANAGEMENT FEES AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES 3)J SCOTT DAVIS;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;3 Legacy Park Rd,Ste A,Greenville,SC;INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER;PRODUCER;2011;5 HRS/MONTH;10 MINUTES DURING TRADING;PRESENTING,REVIEWING,AND PROCESSING LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE APPLICATIONS WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES 4)J SCOTT DAVIS LLC;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;229 BUCKINGHAM RD,GREENVILLE,SC 29607;SINGLE MEMBER LLC FOR BUSINESS INCOME AND EXPENSES;OWNER/MANAGER;2011;5 HRS/MONTH;0 HRS DURING TRADING;MAINTAIN DEPOSIT ACCOUNT AND PROCESS TAX RETURN 5)J SCOTT DAVIS LLC DBA MC DAVIS DESIGNS;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;229 BUCKINGHAM RD,GREENVILLE,SC;RETAIL MERCHANDISING GIFT AND PROFESSIONAL MONOGRAMMING; OWNER OF LLC;4/2015;5 HRS/MONTH;0 HRS DURING TRADING;MAINTAIN BOOKS AND INVENTORY FOR THE OPERATION OF BUSINESS RUN BY MARY CATHERINE DAVIS 6)Antonakos Foundation;not investment related;3 Legacy Park Rd,Ste A,Greenville,SC 29607;501c3 charity-scholarships for college students;president/founder;2014;5 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;maintain quickbooks/financial data for charity,help with fundraising event and evaluate scholarship applications,signer on bank account 7) Buncombe Street Methodist Church, Is Not Investment Related, 200 Buncombe Rd, gvl, SC, 29607, United States", Endowment board process for church foundation and reviewing policy and procedures, Endowment board member,4/1/2021,1 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation Compensation, BUNCOMBE STREET METHODIST CHURCH.CORPORATION. CHARITY/ NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. VICE CHAIR 2 YEARS & CHAIR 2 YEARS OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL. MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE & ENDOWMENT BOARD. GOVERNING BODY OF THE CHURCH THAT MAKES DECISIONS ON THE PROGRAMS & DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. 20+ MEMBERS INCLUDING ME THAT VOTE ON THESE RECOMENDATIONS TO THE CHURCH ABOUT FINANCIAL DIRECTION. DEVOTE 1 TO 20 % PER MONTH. Established 1/1/2006 8) DCI Limited, Is Investment Related, 229 Buckingham Rd, gvl, SC, 29607, United States, Investment club, Managing member, 1/1/1992, 1 hours per month,1 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation Compensation, 1. DCI LIMITED.PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT CLUB. I AM 1/3 OWNER WITH MY BROTHER AND FATHER.WE BUY AND SELL STOCKS IN THE ACCOUNT. I AM THE GENERAL PARTNER. DEVOTE 1 TO 20% PER MONTH FINANCIAL INTEREST $40,000. OWN 21 TO 40% OF STOCK. ESTABLISHED CONNECTION IN 1991."

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

May 21, 2014 - Present

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3 Legacy Park Road Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607
RIA
CRD#: 171260
Greenville, SC
Current

April 2, 2021 - Present

ARKADIOS CAPITAL

Office #1: 3 Legacy Park Rd. Ste A, Greenville, SC 29607
BD
CRD#: 282710
Greenville, SC
Past

May 19, 2014 - April 5, 2021

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Greenville, SC
Past

April 21, 2011 - May 19, 2014

IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140190
ANDERSON, SC
Past

April 21, 2011 - May 19, 2014

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
ANDERSON, SC
Past

September 7, 2007 - May 16, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

August 30, 2007 - May 16, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

July 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
WM
WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CAPITAL OPTIONS, INC. | WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC | WAGNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 171260 / SEC#: 801-79660

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2014 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
Florida
(4/2/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(4/6/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/20/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(5/21/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(4/5/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/3/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WM
WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CAPITAL OPTIONS, INC. | WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC | WAGNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 171260 / SEC#: 801-79660

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3 Legacy Park Road Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607
Mailing Address
Phone number
(864) 236-4706
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, WRAP BROCHURE, APPENDIX 1 (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,306
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 562,697,473

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Company Information


WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 171260Greenville, SC 29607

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