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James M. Franklin

J. FRANKLIN FINANCIAL LLC
Metter, GA 30439
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CRD#: 6307496
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Professional summary


James M. Franklin, who also goes by James Franklin Jr, James Franklin, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. FRANKLIN FINANCIAL LLC located in Metter, Georgia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Franklin Jr | James Franklin

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.
1.) FRANKLIN PROPERTIES - 5/1/2018 - 325 Shallow Well Court, Statesboro, GA 30458 - Owner, Own/operate rental properties, Not Invt Rel, Personal real estate business, 1 hr/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - 6/1/2013 - 1A S Rountree Street, Metter, GA 30439 - Agent, Insurance sales, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 80 hrs/mo; 40 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 31, 2022 - Present

J. FRANKLIN FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1a S. Rountree St, Metter, GA 30439
RIA
CRD#: 321921
Metter, GA
Past

October 31, 2019 - August 30, 2022

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Metter, GA
Past

October 22, 2019 - August 30, 2022

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

August 23, 2017 - October 30, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
METTER, GA
Past

April 24, 2015 - October 30, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
METTER, GA

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
Georgia
(8/31/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/1/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/21/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


JF
J. FRANKLIN FINANCIAL LLC
J. FRANKLIN FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 321921 / SEC#:

Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1a S. Rountree St, Metter, GA 30439
Mailing Address
Phone number
(912) 685-3556
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts170
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 24,678,513

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Company Information


J. FRANKLIN FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 321921Metter, GA 30439

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