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James A. Williams

HOOPOE ADVISORS
Dorchester, MA 02121
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CRD#: 6118863
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Professional summary


James A Williams, who also goes by James Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at HOOPOE ADVISORS located in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. James has worked at 2 firms .

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Williams

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.
James A. Williams is an accountant. From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from this activity. Hoopoe Advisors always acts in the best interest of the client. Clients are in no way required to utilize the services of any representative of Hoopoe Advisors in their capacity as an accountant.

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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

October 13, 2017 - Present

HOOPOE ADVISORS

Office #1: 576 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
RIA
CRD#: 282573
Dorchester, MA
Past

October 11, 2012 - July 26, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DORCHESTER, MA

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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HOOPOE ADVISORS
HOOPOE ADVISORS | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, LLC | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES (SFC) | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES, LLC | STRENGTHENING FAMILES & COMMUNITIES, LLC | STRENGTHENING FAMILES & COMMUNITIES (SFC)

CRD#: 282573 / SEC#: 801-117778

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2019 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2020 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2020 Terminated)

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
Massachusetts
(10/13/2017)

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Current Firm


HA
HOOPOE ADVISORS
HOOPOE ADVISORS | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, LLC | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES (SFC) | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES, LLC | STRENGTHENING FAMILES & COMMUNITIES, LLC | STRENGTHENING FAMILES & COMMUNITIES (SFC)

CRD#: 282573 / SEC#: 801-117778

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2019 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2020 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
603 Massachusetts Avenue Suite 200, Boston, MA 02118
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 708-0639
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A - FIRM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (8/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts553
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 543,554,485

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Company Information


HOOPOE ADVISORS

CRD#: 282573Dorchester, MA 02121

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