James F. Castleman

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

Raleigh, NC 27615

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CRD#: 5582414

Professional summary

James Francis Castleman JR., who also goes by James Francis Castleman, Jim Castleman, James Castleman, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James Francis Castleman | Jim Castleman | James Castleman

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

July 27, 2020 - Present

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 8601 Six Forks Road Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27615

RIA

CRD#: 304967

Raleigh, NC

Past

August 20, 2019 - July 22, 2020

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 304967

RALEIGH, NC

Past

March 26, 2015 - April 4, 2018

COVEST

RIA

CRD#: 173226

RALEIGH, NC

Past

July 6, 2012 - December 16, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

CARY, NC

Past

June 29, 2012 - December 16, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

CARY, NC

Past

June 3, 2009 - November 24, 2010

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 131631

BELMONT, NC

Past

February 12, 2009 - November 24, 2010

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

CRD#: 137919

BELMONT, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC | MCMAHAN FINANCIAL, LLC | JAMES FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ADVISORTRUST PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 304967 / SEC#: 801-134387

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2025 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2025 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2021 Conditional Restricted)

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

Texas
(3/15/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/2/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/16/2014

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/9/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC | MCMAHAN FINANCIAL, LLC | JAMES FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ADVISORTRUST PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 304967 / SEC#: 801-134387

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2025 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2025 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2021 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

8601 Six Forks Road Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27615

Mailing Address

Phone number

(919) 607-4183

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORTRUST PARTNERS, LLC DBA JAMES FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND MCMAHAN FINANCIAL LLC ADV 2A (8/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	85
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 216,808,454

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James F. Castleman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Francis Castleman JR.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

COVEST

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/2/2009

SIE

Date: 12/16/2014

Series 7

Date: 2/9/2009

Current Firm

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ADVISORSTRUST PARTNERS LLC

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