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James Stephenson

CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES,
Lake Charles, LA
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CRD#: 6603230
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Professional summary


James Stephenson is a registered financial advisor currently at CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Stephenson Tax Group - Not Investment related Stephenson Investment Group - DBA for investment Advisory business done through Chelsea Advisory Services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 30, 2021 - Present

CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 150791
Lake Charles, LA
Past

January 29, 2021 - September 27, 2021

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
LAKE CHARLES, LA

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".
CA
CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC
CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 150791 / SEC#: 801-112349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2018 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2018 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2018 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2018 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2018 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
Louisiana
(9/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/29/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


CA
CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC
CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 150791 / SEC#: 801-112349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2018 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2018 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2018 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2018 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Mailing Address
Phone number
(718) 967-8400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHELSEA ADVISORY ADV 2A - FEBRUARY 2025 (2/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts536
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 126,883,334

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Company Information


CHELSEA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 150791Lake Charles, LA

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