JW
James A. Wilson
MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS
Boston, MA 02199-7618
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CRD#: 6234189
JW
Professional summary
James Arthur Wilson, who also goes by James Wilson, is a registered financial advisor currently at MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts and MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Wilson
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 20, 2025 - Present
MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.
Office #1: 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199-7618RIA
CRD#: 107144
Boston, MA
Current
July 23, 2025 - Present
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Office #1: 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199BD
CRD#: 31052
Boston, MA
Past
March 28, 2024 - June 23, 2025
ARTISAN PARTNERS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 45446
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
September 7, 2016 - November 9, 2022
HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 113506
BOSTON, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MI
MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.
MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.
CRD#: 107144 / SEC#: 801-46433
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/1994 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(7/23/2025)
RR
Alaska(7/23/2025)
RR
Arizona(7/23/2025)
RR
Arkansas(7/23/2025)
RR
California(7/23/2025)
RR
Colorado(7/23/2025)
RR
Connecticut(7/23/2025)
RR
Delaware(7/23/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(7/23/2025)
RR
Florida(7/23/2025)
RR
Georgia(7/23/2025)
RR
Hawaii(7/23/2025)
RR
Idaho(7/23/2025)
RR
Illinois(7/23/2025)
RR
Indiana(7/23/2025)
RR
Iowa(7/23/2025)
RR
Kansas(7/23/2025)
RR
Kentucky(7/23/2025)
RR
Louisiana(7/23/2025)
RR
Maine(7/23/2025)
RR
Maryland(7/23/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/23/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts(11/20/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/23/2025)
RR
Minnesota(7/23/2025)
RR
Mississippi(7/23/2025)
RR
Missouri(7/23/2025)
RR
Montana(7/23/2025)
RR
Nebraska(7/23/2025)
RR
Nevada(7/23/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(7/23/2025)
RR
New Jersey(7/23/2025)
RR
New Mexico(7/23/2025)
RR
New York(7/23/2025)
RR
North Carolina(7/23/2025)
RR
North Dakota(7/23/2025)
RR
Ohio(7/24/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(7/23/2025)
RR
Oregon(7/23/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/23/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(7/23/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(7/23/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/23/2025)
RR
South Dakota(7/23/2025)
RR
Tennessee(7/23/2025)
RR
Texas(7/23/2025)
RR
Utah(7/23/2025)
RR
Vermont(7/23/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands(7/23/2025)
RR
Virginia(7/23/2025)
RR
Washington(7/23/2025)
RR
West Virginia(7/23/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(7/23/2025)
RR
Wyoming(7/23/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MI
MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.
MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.
CRD#: 107144 / SEC#: 801-46433
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199-7618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 954-5000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,331
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,260 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 111,845,233,320 |
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Company Information
MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.
CRD#: 107144Boston, MA 02199-7618TRUST BUT VERIFY
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