James Howard
Professional summary
James Howard, who also goes by Jim Howard, Jimmy Howard, James Robert Howard, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in Roanoke, Virginia.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
March 19, 2026 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 5104 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018March 19, 2026 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 5104 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018December 22, 2021 - March 19, 2026
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
December 14, 2021 - March 19, 2026
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
August 27, 2019 - October 25, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
August 27, 2019 - October 25, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
April 13, 2018 - July 16, 2019
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
February 26, 2018 - July 16, 2019
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
February 26, 2018 - July 16, 2019
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
April 4, 2017 - February 26, 2018
SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
April 4, 2017 - February 26, 2018
SCOTTRADE, INC.
September 28, 2015 - April 4, 2017
MORGAN STANLEY
September 28, 2015 - April 4, 2017
MORGAN STANLEY
June 9, 2015 - September 14, 2015
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
March 23, 2015 - September 14, 2015
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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(3/19/2026)
(3/19/2026)
Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRAVEN, JAMES J | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4323533 |
| GINDI, SOL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| MARKMANN, DAVID FRANZ | DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER | 2637778 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5385585 |
| SANKOVICH, PAUL CAMERON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2475029 |
| TA, KIMBERLY CROWDER | BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4717506 |
| TYERS, JOHN R | PRESIDENT/BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2632380 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 401,726 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 197,360,196,619 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 35 |
| Arbitration | 39 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | ||
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | ||
| 02/17/2023 |
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