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James R. Blackwell

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CRD#: 4913323
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Ray Blackwell, who also goes by James Blackwell, Jim Blackwell, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Blackwell | Jim Blackwell

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 20, 2011 - January 30, 2014

THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148296
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 2, 2011 - October 24, 2012

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 11, 2011 - July 21, 2011

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 27, 2010 - December 31, 2011

PRESTIGE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151295
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 2, 2010 - September 24, 2010

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 46947
JACKSON, TN
Past

May 28, 2010 - September 24, 2010

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
JACKSON, TN
Past

March 18, 2008 - February 11, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 13, 2008 - February 11, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 13, 2005 - March 26, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 30, 2005 - March 26, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/12/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC
DAVENPORT AND ASSOCIATES | THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC | TEXAS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GREAT NORTHERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE

CRD#: 148296 / SEC#: 801-69578

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Contact information


Main Address
5414 Oberlin Dr. Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address
5414 Oberlin Dr. Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone number
(800) 900-5867
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE RETIREMENT GROUP LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,773
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 544,452,358

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Company Information


THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 148296

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