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James R. Adams

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CRD#: 500891
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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 Richard Adams was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

October 2, 2006 - August 24, 2021

SOUND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141440
MUKILTEO, WA
Past

September 14, 1992 - December 31, 2007

GUARDIAN CAPITAL INC

RIA
CRD#: 106660
MUKILTEO, WA
Past

July 22, 1988 - April 7, 1992

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

November 4, 1981 - August 4, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

January 16, 1981 - March 17, 1982

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

April 6, 1976 - October 16, 1980

MARSHALL AND MEYER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7096

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/11/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
SOUND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
SOUND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 141440 / SEC#: 801-67170

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2012 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2002 237th Pl Se, Bothell, WA 98021
Mailing Address
22722 29th Dr Se Suite 100, Bothell, WA 98021
Phone number
(425) 780-4457
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts220
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 52,066,223

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Company Information


SOUND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 141440

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