JA
James S. Atkins
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Charlotte, NC 28209
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CRD#: 6123257
JA
Professional summary
James S Atkins, who also goes by James S. Atkins, James Atkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Daniel Island, South Carolina.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James S. Atkins | James Atkins
Other business activities
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Sterling Capital Management LLC; St Pete Beach, FL; Investment Related; Regional Consultant-West/Director; began 12/2015; 160 hours per month; 150 during trading hours.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 13, 2016 - Present
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Office #1: 4350 Congress Street Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209RIA
CRD#: 135405
Charlotte, NC
Current
January 4, 2016 - Present
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103934
Daniel Island, SC
Past
May 23, 2014 - December 8, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
May 23, 2014 - December 8, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
August 28, 2013 - May 14, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
August 14, 2013 - May 14, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
January 1, 2013 - February 6, 2013
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
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".
SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 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(1/4/2016)
RR
Alaska(1/4/2016)
RR
Arizona(1/4/2016)
RR
Arkansas(1/4/2016)
RR
California(1/4/2016)
RR
Colorado(1/4/2016)
RR
Connecticut(1/4/2016)
RR
Delaware(1/4/2016)
RR
District of Columbia(1/4/2016)
RR
Florida(1/4/2016)
RR
Georgia(1/4/2016)
RR
Hawaii(1/4/2016)
RR
Idaho(1/4/2016)
RR
Illinois(1/4/2016)
RR
Indiana(1/4/2016)
RR
Iowa(1/4/2016)
RR
Kansas(1/4/2016)
RR
Kentucky(1/4/2016)
RR
Louisiana(1/4/2016)
RR
Maine(1/4/2016)
RR
Maryland(1/4/2016)
RR
Massachusetts(1/4/2016)
RR
Michigan(1/4/2016)
RR
Minnesota(1/4/2016)
RR
Mississippi(1/4/2016)
RR
Missouri(1/4/2016)
RR
Montana(1/4/2016)
RR
Nebraska(1/4/2016)
RR
Nevada(1/4/2016)
RR
New Hampshire(1/4/2016)
RR
New Jersey(1/4/2016)
RR
New Mexico(1/4/2016)
RR
New York(1/4/2016)
RR
North Carolina(1/5/2016)
IAR
North Carolina(1/13/2016)
RR
North Dakota(1/4/2016)
RR
Ohio(1/4/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(1/4/2016)
RR
Oregon(1/4/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/4/2016)
RR
Rhode Island(1/4/2016)
RR
South Carolina(1/4/2016)
RR
South Dakota(1/4/2016)
RR
Tennessee(1/4/2016)
RR
Texas(1/4/2016)
RR
Utah(1/4/2016)
RR
Vermont(1/4/2016)
RR
Virginia(1/4/2016)
RR
Washington(1/4/2016)
RR
West Virginia(1/4/2016)
RR
Wisconsin(1/4/2016)
RR
Wyoming(1/4/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 927-4175
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
182
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,535 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 66,159,908,769 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2025 | ||
| 03/28/2024 | ||
| 04/28/2023 |
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