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James J Deats

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Jacksonville, FL
·CRD# 4895304·21 years experience

Professional Summary

James J Deats, who also goes by Jim Deats, James Deats, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 4, Series 27 and Series 24...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Jim Deats, James Deats

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Years of Experience

21 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
BD
1. 10151 Deerwood Park Bldg 200, Suite 250, Jacksonville, FL 322562. Jacksonville, FL
November 27, 2023 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
BD
10151 Deerwood Park Bldg 200, Suite 250, Jacksonville, FL 32256
November 24, 2023 - Present
BOFA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 283942
BD
Jacksonville, FL
October 9, 2018 - October 19, 2023
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Jacksonville, FL
June 21, 2005 - October 19, 2023
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Jacksonville, FL
January 25, 2005 - October 19, 2023

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Current Firm

TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206

Mailing Address

8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500

Phone Number

(704) 988-3565

Established

Delaware since 01/01/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,293

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES PORTFOLIO ADVISOR WRAP FEE PROGRAM - MARCH 31, 2026 (4/21/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT—
ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLETCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER2756063
BARNHILL, HELEN GWYNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2574877
BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHNELECTED MANAGER1807977
D AMBROSI, JULIAN MAUROPRESIDENT, CEO, ELECTED MANAGER4729324
DEATS, JAMES JELECTED MANAGER4895304
HEASLIP, DEREK JAMESELECTED MANAGER6318596
INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER5040823
LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERTELECTED MANAGER1687894
MUKHERJEE, NILADRIELECTED MANAGER5227234
OVHORI, ELOHO ISIMEMECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8201407
SARAVANAN, SHANKARVICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER7789140
STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENEELECTED MANAGER4627958
WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER4324014

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

72,503

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$37,928,601,788

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Arbitration

4

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/23/2026Cover PageReport
01/22/2026Cover PageReport
01/23/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2023Cover PageReport

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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) THE BLUFFS AT PLUMBERS COVE POSITION: Vice President NATURE: Home owners association INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/19/2018 ADDRESS: P.O Box 57098, Jacksonville FL 32241, United States DESCRIPTION: Represent the community's best interest for administrative functions
(2) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTH FLORIDA POSITION: Board Member NATURE: JANF is a nonprofit that inspires young people for success through financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurship. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/23/2023 ADDRESS: 4049 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville FL 32207, United States DESCRIPTION: Guide organization and drive results that increase JANF impact on students in Northeast Florida

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(11/24/2023)
IAR
Florida
(11/27/2023)
RR
Maine
(11/24/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2010About the Series 4 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2009About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2005About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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