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James W. Allen

STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP
Birmingham, AL 35242
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CRD#: 4879505
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Professional summary


James Walter Allen, who also goes by Jay Allen, is a registered financial advisor currently at STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jay Allen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James Walter Allen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

July 9, 2021 - Present

STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2005 Stonegate Trail Suite # 101, Birmingham, AL 35242
RIA
CRD#: 314889
Birmingham, AL
Past

November 20, 2012 - July 20, 2021

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 16, 2012 - July 20, 2021

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 11, 2007 - October 10, 2012

GFO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109278
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 5, 2006 - November 28, 2006

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

February 1, 2006 - November 28, 2006

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN

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".
SI
STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
ISLAND WAY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314889 / SEC#: 801-121509

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(7/9/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(12/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/10/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/4/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/11/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
ISLAND WAY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314889 / SEC#: 801-121509

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2005 Stonegate Trail Suite # 101, Birmingham, AL 35242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 963-0840
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STONEGATE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (2/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,768
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,670,936,072

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/02/2025
Cover Page
10/10/2024
12/12/2023

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Company Information


STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314889Birmingham, AL 35242

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