James T. Shuster

FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

CRD#: 5581486

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Professional summary

James Thomas Shuster, who also goes by James Shuster, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James Shuster

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 20, 2026 - Present

FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 124 Fulton St. East Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

RIA

CRD#: 172103

Grand Rapids, MI

Past

August 4, 2016 - February 12, 2026

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 793

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

August 2, 2016 - February 12, 2026

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

July 5, 2011 - August 2, 2016

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA

CRD#: 249

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

July 5, 2011 - August 2, 2016

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

CRD#: 249

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

October 29, 2008 - July 8, 2011

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

October 3, 2008 - July 8, 2011

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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".

FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

ACTION POINT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | LUMINOUS MONEY | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 172103 / SEC#: 801-120619

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Approved)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2021 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Michigan
(2/20/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/16/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/2/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

ACTION POINT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | LUMINOUS MONEY | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 172103 / SEC#: 801-120619

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Approved)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2021 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

124 Fulton St. East Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Mailing Address

Phone number

(616) 622-3062

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE (8/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,035
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,165,890,928

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/02/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/16/2024	Cover Page	Report

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James T. Shuster

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/16/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/2/2008

Current Firm

FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

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