James Scott Downing
CFP®Professional Summary
James Scott Downing, CFP®, who also goes by James S Downing, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCF ADVISORS, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
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Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Other Aliases
James S Downing
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Credentials
Years of Experience
20 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL
Contact Information
Main Address
333 West Vine Street 12th Floor, Lexington, KY 40507Phone Number
(859) 967-0999# of Employees
55SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 28 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
7,540AUM (Assets Under Management)
$4,684,530,591Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 02/10/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
| 01/31/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(1/5/2017)
(1/5/2017)
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Exams
Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.
Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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