James M. Brecher

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

AUSTIN, TX 78701

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CRD#: 5480588

Professional summary

James Matthew Brecher, who also goes by James M Brecher, James Mattew Brecher, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Austin, Texas and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Austin, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James M Brecher | James Mattew Brecher

Other business activities

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OTHER BUSINESS NAME: LOAN STAR SOCCER. LOCATION: 12325 HYMEADOW DR. #1-200 AUSTIN, TX 78750. NATURE OF BUSINESS: COACHING SOCCER. POSITION OR TITLE: SOCCER COACH. RESPONSIBILITIES: COACHING 2-4 PRACTICES A WEEK AND 1-2 GAMES ON WEEKENDS. INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL/DURING MARKET HOURS): 25 TOTAL/NONE DURING MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 5, 2015 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Office #1: Ibc Building 500 West 5th Street 8th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701

RIA

CRD#: 107027

AUSTIN, TX

Current

May 1, 2015 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: Ibc Building 500 West 5th Street 8th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701

CRD#: 28519

Austin, TX

Past

September 3, 2014 - April 24, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX

Past

August 5, 2014 - April 24, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX

Past

August 20, 2012 - July 1, 2014

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

March 25, 2008 - April 5, 2012

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

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.

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

Illinois
(7/5/2017)

IAR

Illinois
(7/5/2017)

IAR

Texas
(5/5/2015)

Texas
(5/6/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/29/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/18/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/24/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 765-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 256,328,000,000

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James M. Brecher

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/29/2014

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/18/2012

Series 6

Date: 3/24/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

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