James L. Motte

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

JOHNSON CITY, TN

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CRD#: 4931527

Professional summary

James Lamar Motte, CFP®, who also goes by Motte, is a registered financial advisor currently at GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Johnson City, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 4 firms .

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Motte

Other business activities

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1) First Covenant Trust and Advisors/non-investment related/Johnson City, TN/Trust Officer/September 2016/160 hours per month/160 hours during trading/Trust Officer

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2006

Experience

Current

April 20, 2023 - Present

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 118668

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Past

March 29, 2022 - April 14, 2023

HIGHLANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 317654

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Past

April 30, 2021 - July 6, 2021

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 284220

Johnson City, TN

Past

October 10, 2006 - October 3, 2014

BCS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 115489

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 118668 / SEC#: 801-61330

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2002 Approved)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2002 Terminated)

Missouri

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2002 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2002 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Tennessee
(4/20/2023)

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Exams

Current Firm

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 118668 / SEC#: 801-61330

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2002 Approved)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2002 Terminated)

Missouri

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2002 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2002 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

6151 Shallowford Road Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421-7803

Mailing Address

Phone number

(423) 510-0409

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWM - FIRM BROCHURE (2/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,152
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 343,098,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/26/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/25/2022	Cover Page	Report

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James L. Motte

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Lamar Motte's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

HIGHLANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

BCS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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