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James L. Spickard

ADVANTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
LYNCHBURG, VA 24504
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CRD#: 4832559
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Professional summary


James L. Spickard, who also goes by James L Spickard, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVANTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Lynchburg, Virginia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James L Spickard

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. Independent Insurance Brokering; Great American (June 2014). 2. I am on the board of directors for the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center-3701 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501. I am on the finance committee, but we discuss budget items and I do not make any investment recommendations. The investments are held at another firm that makes these recommendations. Not investment-related. 4 hours spent per month during securities trading hours.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 8, 2023 - Present

ADVANTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 828 Main St Suite 1601, Lynchburg, VA 24504
RIA
CRD#: 326877
LYNCHBURG, VA
Past

March 22, 2022 - September 7, 2023

SELECTIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 164882
BROOKNEAL, VA
Past

May 9, 2014 - March 18, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
FOREST, VA
Past

May 9, 2014 - March 18, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
FOREST, VA
Past

March 8, 2011 - May 9, 2014

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
STANLEYTOWN, VA
Past

March 8, 2011 - May 9, 2014

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
STANLEYTOWN, VA
Past

June 2, 2010 - August 23, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LYNCHBURG, VA
Past

July 21, 2005 - November 20, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
FOREST, VA
Past

May 18, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 18, 2005 - November 20, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
FOREST, VA

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
North Carolina
(8/5/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(8/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/4/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/10/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/30/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ADVANTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ADVANTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JE SPICKARD LLC

CRD#: 326877 / SEC#:

North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2024 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/8/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
828 Main St Suite 1601, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Mailing Address
Phone number
(434) 255-0255
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts211
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 31,347,124

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Company Information


ADVANTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 326877Lynchburg, VA 24504

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