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James C. Alfonso

ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
CLARKSVILLE, TN 37043
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CRD#: 5985662
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Professional summary


James Cole Alfonso is a registered financial advisor currently at ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Ellis & Company Not investment related Clarksville, TN DBA/Support Company Advisor 4/2024 0 hrs per month 0 hrs during trading hrs

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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 16, 2024 - Present

ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING

Office #1: 2681 Townsend Ct., Clarksville, TN 37043
RIA
CRD#: 333092
CLARKSVILLE, TN
Past

April 30, 2024 - October 31, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Clarksville, TN
Past

April 30, 2024 - October 31, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
CLARKSVILLE, TN
Past

November 30, 2017 - May 8, 2024

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
Clarksville, TN
Past

November 30, 2017 - May 8, 2024

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 4, 2016 - December 10, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SEWICKLEY, PA
Past

October 20, 2014 - December 10, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
SEWICKLEY, PA

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".
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ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
BRAMBLE WEALTH PLANNING | GOOD STEWARD WEALTH ADVISERS LLC | ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRAMBLE WEALTH PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 333092 / SEC#: 801-131209

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Tennessee
(12/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/2/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EF
ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
BRAMBLE WEALTH PLANNING | GOOD STEWARD WEALTH ADVISERS LLC | ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRAMBLE WEALTH PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 333092 / SEC#: 801-131209

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2681 Townsend Ct., Clarksville, TN 37043
Mailing Address
Phone number
(931) 905-0050
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GOOD STEWARD WEALTH ADVISERS, D.B.A. ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING ADV PART 2A JAN 2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts774
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 140,529,422

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Company Information


ELLIS FINANCIAL PLANNING

CRD#: 333092Clarksville, TN 37043

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