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James P. Shafer

NEW EDGE WEALTH
Wayzata, MN 55391
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CRD#: 4957559
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James P. ShaferNEW EDGE WEALTH

Professional summary


James P. Shafer, who also goes by James Paul Shafer, James Shafer, is a registered financial advisor currently at NEW EDGE WEALTH located in Wayzata, Minnesota and NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC located in Wayzata, Minnesota.

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, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


James Paul Shafer | James Shafer

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)ALPHA OMEGA CAPITALISTS LLC. NE BLAINE, MN, 55449. YES, INVESTMENT RELATED. BUSINESS - RENTAL PROPERTIES. TITLE - CO - OWNER. START DATE - 01/01/2004. 20 HRS/MONTH. DUTIES - RUN THE PROPERTIES. 2)ENLIVEN INTERNATIONAL / 5269 FENSON COURT NORTH HUGO,MN 55038 / CO-OPERATION / WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES WHO MAKE LESS THAN $2 / DAY IN NICARAGUA / OFFICER / / DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIZATION / CREATING IT / START DATE 1/1/2013 / 3)Italian Eatery / 4724 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis,mn 55407 / Company/ Food, Beverages & Tobacco / Restaurant / Partner / / Provided Capital and Advice / Start Date 11/2/15 /

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James P. Shafer'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

September 14, 2026 - Present

NEW EDGE WEALTH

Office #1: 1907 E Wayzata Blvd 3rd Floor, Wayzata, MN, 55391
RIA
CRD#: 307771
Wayzata, MN
Current

September 14, 2026 - Present

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1907 E Wayzata Blvd 3rd Floor, Wayzata, MN, 55391
BD
CRD#: 10674
Wayzata, MN
Past

January 3, 2006 - September 22, 2026

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WAYZATA, MN
Past

July 12, 2005 - September 22, 2026

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WAYZATA, MN

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".
NE
NEW EDGE WEALTH
ALIGNED BY NEWEDGE WEALTH | NEWEDGE WEALTH, LLC | NEWEDGE INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | NEWEDGE FAMILY OFFICE | NEW EDGE WEALTH LLC | NEW EDGE WEALTH

CRD#: 307771 / SEC#: 801-118291

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2020 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)

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

RR
Alabama
(9/14/2026)
RR
Alaska
(9/14/2026)
RR
Arizona
(9/14/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(9/14/2026)
RR
California
(9/14/2026)
RR
Colorado
(9/14/2026)
RR
Florida
(9/14/2026)
RR
Georgia
(9/14/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(9/14/2026)
RR
Illinois
(9/14/2026)
RR
Indiana
(9/14/2026)
RR
Iowa
(9/14/2026)
RR
Kansas
(9/14/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(9/14/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(9/14/2026)
RR
Maryland
(9/14/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/14/2026)
RR
Michigan
(9/14/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Minnesota
(9/14/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(9/14/2026)
RR
Missouri
(9/14/2026)
RR
Montana
(9/14/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(9/14/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(9/14/2026)
RR
New York
(9/14/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(9/14/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(9/14/2026)
RR
Ohio
(9/14/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/14/2026)
RR
Oregon
(9/14/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/14/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(9/14/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(9/14/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(9/14/2026)
RR
Texas
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Texas
(9/14/2026)
RR
Virgin Islands
(9/14/2026)
RR
Virginia
(9/14/2026)
RR
Washington
(9/14/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/14/2026)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/22/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/15/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/11/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


NE
NEW EDGE WEALTH
ALIGNED BY NEWEDGE WEALTH | NEWEDGE WEALTH, LLC | NEWEDGE INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | NEWEDGE FAMILY OFFICE | NEW EDGE WEALTH LLC | NEW EDGE WEALTH

CRD#: 307771 / SEC#: 801-118291

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2020 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2200 Atlantic Street Suite 200, Stamford, CT 06902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 424-2262
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
211

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NEWEDGE WEALTH LLC WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (4/23/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19,593
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 19,926,358,801

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/19/2025
Cover Page
01/27/2025
12/22/2023

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Company Information


NEW EDGE WEALTH

CRD#: 307771Wayzata, MN 55391

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