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James K. Boyd
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WILMINGTON, DE 19802
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CRD#: 6039210
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Professional summary
James Kyle Boyd, who also goes by James Kyle Boyd, James Boyd, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Wilmington, Delaware and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Wilmington, Delaware.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Kyle Boyd | James Boyd
Other business activities
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1) Van Buren Financial Group LLC~'IR'~615 West 18th Street~Wilmington~DE~19802~Other~Employee~2/15/2021~160hrs~130hrs~My duties will include managing portfolios, building models, financial planning and research on investments. All investments will be completed through Avantax. 2) AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES; POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: I may have the ability to sell any, or all of the following products: variable annuities, fixed annuities, any/all types of index annuities, variable insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/18/2021 ADDRESS: 615 W. 18th Street, Wilmington DE 19802, United States DESCRIPTION: I may have the ability to sell any, or all of the following products: variable annuities, fixed annuities, any/all types of index annuities, variable insurance 3) ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL EDUCATORS POSITION: Member NATURE: I would be assisting a nonprofit organization that works to promote financial literacy. As a member of the Association of Financial Educators, I would be volunteering my time to conduct financial workshops to various companies and organizations. Through AFE I will have access to 17 FINRA reviewed workshops (with letters of review), or I can use our own firm-approved materials. The firm currently works with countless broker dealers and directly with the federal government and is a member of the FDIC Money Smart Alliance, which recognizes organizations that contribute to their mission of promoting financial wellness. Their members pay dues just like they would with any association they choose to be a part of, and they are expressly forbidden from selling, endorsing, or promoting any product or service. Their capacity is strictly educational. Their members do not receive compensation for their time, nor does AFE. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/30/2021 ADDRESS: 108 Wild Basin Road S, Suite 250, Austin TX 78746, United States DESCRIPTION: My responsibility, if I chose to participate, would be to lead a workshop using their FINRA approved materials. 4) READING ASSIST POSITION: Board Member NATURE: The board of directors role is to ensure that the management team is effectively and ethically carrying out the strategy of the non-profit. There is no compensation for this role and purely voluntary. It is expected that I attend a board meeting once a month, help with fundraising and community relations. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/17/2021 ADDRESS: 100 West 10th Street, Wilmington DE 19801, United States DESCRIPTION: Use my independent judgment, intelligence, creativity and other resources to fulfill all functions and responsibilities to the best of my ability. Prepare for, attend and participate in all regular and special board meetings. Prepare for, participate in and attend standing committees of the board as assigned, and ad-hoc committees or task forces as necessary. Support the overall philanthropy program's activities, events and appeals through participation and giving which demonstrate my leadership position as board member. Strive to resolve within the governance structure of the organization any grievance, disagreement or policy dispute prior to seeking support outside the organization for a position contrary to that adopted by the organization. 5) ICON GENESEE OWNER LLC POSITION: Limited partner NATURE: This is a limited partnership investment in a multi-family building in Syracuse, NY. I will have no management authority. This is purely a passive investment. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 344 S Warren Street, Ste 202, Syracuse NY 13202, United States DESCRIPTION: No duties.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 615 W. 18th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802RIA
CRD#: 105644
WILMINGTON, DE
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 615 W. 18th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802BD
CRD#: 13572
WILMINGTON, DE
Past
March 22, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Wilmington, DE
Past
February 26, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
WILMINGTON, DE
Past
March 9, 2015 - February 16, 2021
FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 145244
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
September 2, 2014 - February 24, 2015
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEWARK, DE
Past
August 30, 2012 - December 4, 2012
WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC
BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Connecticut(9/18/2025)
RR
Delaware(9/5/2025)
IAR
Delaware(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/18/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/5/2025)
RR
New York(9/18/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/18/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
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CRD#: 105644Wilmington, DE 19802TRUST BUT VERIFY
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