RJ
Rush M. James
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
St. Louis, MO
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CRD#: 6529302
RJ
Professional summary
Rush Merrill James, who also goes by Rush Merrill James, Rush James, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Rush is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Rush has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Rush Merrill James | Rush James
Other business activities
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Forge Consulting LLC, 11 Depot Street, Hartwell GA 30643, Non-investment related, Insurance agency, Parent company of Advocacy Wealth Management, no direct compensation, Title: Agent, started 12/20, devote 5-10hrs/month during securities trading hours, Duties: Servicing and Placing insurance products.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 17, 2018 - Present
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 141943
St. Louis, MO
Past
June 8, 2017 - November 30, 2018
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
CLAYTON, MO
Past
March 22, 2017 - November 30, 2018
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
CLAYTON, MO
Past
October 28, 2015 - August 11, 2016
ENTRUST GLOBAL SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 146443
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | MONTAG & CALDWELL, AN ADVOCACY WEALTH COMPANY | GREY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 141943 / SEC#: 801-77677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2013 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2013 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2013 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2013 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2013 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
Alabama(12/18/2018)
IAR
Georgia(12/18/2024)
IAR
Missouri(8/31/2023)
IAR
Texas(12/18/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | MONTAG & CALDWELL, AN ADVOCACY WEALTH COMPANY | GREY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 141943 / SEC#: 801-77677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2013 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2013 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2013 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2013 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
3455 Peachtree Road Ne Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30326-3280
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 836-7141
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24
SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,917 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,084,296,352 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | ||
| 07/26/2024 | ||
| 10/27/2023 | ||
| 01/30/2023 |
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