James F. Eddins
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
Fairhope, AL
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CRD#: 5205462
Professional summary
James Francis Eddins II, CFP®, who also goes by James F. Eddins II, James Francis Eddins, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES located in Fairhope, Alabama and VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC located in Fairhope , Alabama.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James F. Eddins Ii | James Francis Eddins
Other business activities
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1) Shriners Children's Texas. Not Investment Related. Start date: 10/24/2016. Address: 815 Market St. Galveston TX 77550. Title: Board of Governors. Duties: Oversight and governance responsibilities including strategic planning, fiduciary review, and community engagement. No involvement in investment-related decisions or securities transactions. Time spent during regular hours: 10%. 2) 4KAST� SYSTEMS LLC. Investment related. Start date: 02/08/2022. Address: 606 Bon Secour Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532. Title: Founder & Developer. Duties: Responsible for product development, operations, and strategic direction. Activities include technology architecture, client onboarding, and platform maintenance. Investment-related due to integration with financial advisory services. Time spent during regular hours: 50%. Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Registered investment advisor - 4kast Advisors - Owner. Start Date: 6/29/2021 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Fiduciary duty to my clients, organizations and entities in which I conduct business with. Business Name: 4Kast Advisors Investment Related: Yes Address: 606 Bon Secour Street Fairhope AL 36532 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Community/Charitable/Civic Volunteer (Non-Leadership Position) Position, Title or Relationship: Founder - Owner - Wealth Manager Start Date: 6/28/2021 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Fiduciary for clients, their families and organizations. Business Name: 4KAST ANALYTICS LLC[TM] POSITION: Founder NATURE: SaaS INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 02/18/2022 ADDRESS: 606 Bon Secour Ave., Fairhope AL 36532 DESCRIPTION: Developer
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2014
Experience
Current
March 21, 2025 - Present
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 116537
Fairhope, AL
Current
March 25, 2025 - Present
VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 5953
FAIRHOPE , AL
Past
June 29, 2021 - November 19, 2024
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Fairhope, AL
Past
June 29, 2021 - November 19, 2024
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
Fairhope, AL
Past
August 7, 2009 - June 22, 2021
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
FAIRHOPE, AL
Past
August 7, 2009 - June 22, 2021
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
FAIRHOPE, AL
Past
January 18, 2007 - August 11, 2009
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4161
MOBILE, AL
Past
October 25, 2006 - August 11, 2009
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
MOBILE, AL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VA
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
4KAST ADVISORS LLC | WORDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS CAPITAL CORPORATION | WEALTH MARK ADVISORY SERVICES | WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | WCM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | WARD FINANCIAL | WALSH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | VANDERBILT FINANCIAL GROUP WESTPORT | VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | TAVERNIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TASK FORCE INVESTMENTS | STERLING CAPITOL LLC | SQUAW ISLAND LLC. | SKYE HARBOR FINANCIAL | SENTIGENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SENIOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | RAINBOW INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | QUALITY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | PREMAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP | PFG INVESTMENTS, LLC | MOREAU FINANCIAL PLANNING | MMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | LUNARIA FINANCIAL | KT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KING PLAN ADVISORY GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL EDGE INC | JACK CHITE & ASSOCIATES | J. BROWER & ASSOCIATES | INFINITE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES LLC | ILN SECURITIES LLC | HIRSCH ASSOCIATES | HARBORWISE FINANCIAL | HANSEN'S ADVISORY SERVICES | GRYPHON ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREENVEST | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | FAVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANS GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ENDEAVOR FINANCIAL GROUP | EMPOWERED INVESTMENTS | CURBELO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | CORNELIUS ASSET MANAGEMENT | CORE VALUE INVESTMENT GROUP | COMMON INTERESTS | CJW FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHASE KELLY | CHAMBERLAIN GROUP | CENTERED WEALTH | BRIN FINANCIAL | BAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK FINANCIAL | AMERICAN CENTURION FINANCIAL | ALPHA WAVE ADVISORS | AFTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ABUNDANCE WEALTH SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 116537 / SEC#: 801-77166
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2012 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2012 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 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
IAR
Alabama(3/21/2025)
RR
Alabama(3/25/2025)
RR
Mississippi(3/25/2025)
RR
Tennessee(3/25/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VA
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
4KAST ADVISORS LLC | WORDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS CAPITAL CORPORATION | WEALTH MARK ADVISORY SERVICES | WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | WCM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | WARD FINANCIAL | WALSH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | VANDERBILT FINANCIAL GROUP WESTPORT | VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | TAVERNIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TASK FORCE INVESTMENTS | STERLING CAPITOL LLC | SQUAW ISLAND LLC. | SKYE HARBOR FINANCIAL | SENTIGENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SENIOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | RAINBOW INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | QUALITY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | PREMAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP | PFG INVESTMENTS, LLC | MOREAU FINANCIAL PLANNING | MMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | LUNARIA FINANCIAL | KT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KING PLAN ADVISORY GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL EDGE INC | JACK CHITE & ASSOCIATES | J. BROWER & ASSOCIATES | INFINITE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES LLC | ILN SECURITIES LLC | HIRSCH ASSOCIATES | HARBORWISE FINANCIAL | HANSEN'S ADVISORY SERVICES | GRYPHON ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREENVEST | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | FAVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANS GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ENDEAVOR FINANCIAL GROUP | EMPOWERED INVESTMENTS | CURBELO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | CORNELIUS ASSET MANAGEMENT | CORE VALUE INVESTMENT GROUP | COMMON INTERESTS | CJW FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHASE KELLY | CHAMBERLAIN GROUP | CENTERED WEALTH | BRIN FINANCIAL | BAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK FINANCIAL | AMERICAN CENTURION FINANCIAL | ALPHA WAVE ADVISORS | AFTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ABUNDANCE WEALTH SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 116537 / SEC#: 801-77166
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2012 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2012 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Mailing Address
Phone number
(631) 845-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
161
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,470 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,111,673,883 |
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