James L. Alexander

EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

WHEATON, IL 60187

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CRD#: 5718392

Professional summary

James L Alexander, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Wheaton, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2021

Experience

Current

October 21, 2019 - Present

EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 111 West Wesley Street Suite 1, Wheaton, IL 60187

RIA

CRD#: 136426

WHEATON, IL

Past

February 27, 2018 - October 18, 2019

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

February 26, 2018 - October 18, 2019

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

Schaumburg, IL

Past

February 26, 2018 - October 18, 2019

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

January 30, 2017 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 169988

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

August 5, 2010 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

OAK BROOK, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ABSOLUTE RETURNS CAPITAL, LLC | EDGE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC | EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 136426 / SEC#: 801-64547

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)

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

Illinois
(10/21/2019)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/30/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/16/2010

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: 8/4/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 6/10/2015

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 5/12/2015

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ABSOLUTE RETURNS CAPITAL, LLC | EDGE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC | EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 136426 / SEC#: 801-64547

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

111 West Wesley Street Suite 1, Wheaton, IL 60187

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 221-1000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	821
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 379,263,936

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James L. Alexander

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SCOTTRADE, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/30/2017

Series 63

Date: 8/16/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/4/2010

Series 10

Date: 6/10/2015

Series 9

Date: 5/12/2015

Current Firm

EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

EDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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