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James E. Cochran

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP
MEMPHIS, TN 38157
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CRD#: 5627737
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Professional summary


James Euart Cochran, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP located in Memphis, Tennessee and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Summit Wealth Group. Investment Related. At Registered Location. RIA. IAR. Start Date: 5/1/2025. 160 hrs/ month; all during trading hours. Service clients. 2) Fixed Insurance. Investment Related. At Registered Location. Fixed/ Traditional Insurance. Agent. Start Date: 5/1/2025. 1 hr/ month; all during trading hours. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of client(s). 3) PKSF. Investment Related. At Registered Location. Fixed/ Traditional Insurance. Agent. Start Date: 5/1/2025. 1 hr/ month; all during trading hours. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of client(s). 4) Euart Worldwide, LLC. Not Investment Related. At Registered Location. Operating LLC. Owner. Start Date: 7/14/2020. 1 hr/ month; all during trading hours. Personal company used for facilitating investment business 5) Summit Advisor Marketing, LLC. Not Investment Related. 322 IDLEWILD DR DILLON, CO 80435. Marketing Company. Owner. Start Date: 7/7/2022. 1 hr/ month; all during trading hours. Part owner of marketing company. 6) TENNESSEE STATE PARKS CONSERVANCY. Not Investment Related. P.O. Box 121884 Nashville, TN 37212. Non-Profit Organization. Board Member. Start Date: 1/1/2016. 3 hrs/ month; all during trading hours. We raise money for the state parks and distribute it to special projects for the parks. On financial committee as the treasurer. Don't have access to funds or handle money. Review financial statements and plans for the org.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

April 9, 2025 - Present

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

Office #1: 5050 Poplar Avenue Suite 1200-1204, Memphis, TN 38157
RIA
CRD#: 335242
MEMPHIS, TN
Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207Office #2: 5050 Poplar Ave Ste 1522, Memphis, TN 38157
BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

June 11, 2018 - May 2, 2025

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 11, 2018 - May 2, 2025

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 9, 2009 - June 12, 2018

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
GERMANTOWN, TN
Past

January 29, 2009 - June 12, 2018

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
GERMANTOWN, TN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SW
SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP
SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP LLC

CRD#: 335242 / SEC#: 801-132262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2025 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.
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

RR
Alabama
(5/1/2025)
RR
Arizona
(5/1/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(5/1/2025)
RR
California
(5/1/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/1/2025)
RR
Indiana
(5/1/2025)
RR
Kansas
(5/1/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(5/1/2025)
RR
New York
(5/1/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(5/5/2025)
IAR
Tennessee
(4/9/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(5/1/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/1/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/1/2025)
RR
Washington
(5/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/6/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SW
SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP
SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP LLC

CRD#: 335242 / SEC#: 801-132262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
13710 Struthers Road, Suite 115, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Mailing Address
Phone number
(719) 633-4033
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
68

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,911
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,353,760,295

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Company Information


SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

CRD#: 335242Memphis, TN 38157

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