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James F. Rivers

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
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CRD#: 4892283
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Professional summary


James Francis Rivers JR, who also goes by James Francis Rivers Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Newport Beach, California and INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Newport Beach, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 3, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Francis Rivers Jr

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.SEEK LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: My wife has a health coaching company. I own 50%. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 27826 Golden Ridge Lane, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675-5418, United States DESCRIPTION: I am an 50% owner and talk to my wife about strategy of the business which is in health coaching. 2.UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Employee NATURE: Investment management and financial planning INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 09/07/2006 ADDRESS: 620 NEWPORT CENTER DR, STE 550, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-8052, United States DESCRIPTION: President 3.UNITED CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance agency used for processing fixed insurance and annuity business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 09/07/2006 ADDRESS: 620 NEWPORT CENTER DR, STE 550, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-8052, United States DESCRIPTION: President

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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®
None

Experience


Current

October 6, 2020 - Present

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 620 Newport Center Drive Suite 1030, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
CRD#: 134600
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

Office #1: 620 Newport Center Drive Suite 550, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Newport Beach, CA
Past

February 16, 2024 - November 3, 2025

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
Newport Beach, CA
Past

October 1, 2020 - November 21, 2023

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 3, 2014 - October 6, 2020

GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 106693
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 3, 2014 - November 21, 2023

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 9, 2013 - March 4, 2014

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 2, 2007 - January 16, 2013

GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 106693
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

June 14, 2007 - January 16, 2013

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
PARSIPPANY, NJ

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".
UC
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2005 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

IAR
California
(10/6/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/1/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/21/2020
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


UC
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
125 E John Carpenter Frwy Suite 1300, Irving, TX 75062
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 822-2055
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
271

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,738
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,211,052,120

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/01/2024
Cover Page
10/30/2023
01/26/2023

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Company Information


UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 134600Newport Beach, CA 92660

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