James M. Garvin
SEEDSAFE FINANCIAL LLC
Austin, TX
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CRD#: 6655350
Professional summary
James M Garvin, CFP®, who also goes by James M Garvin III, James M Garvin, James Garvin, is a registered financial advisor currently at SEEDSAFE FINANCIAL LLC located in Austin, Texas.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Small Business Planning
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Hourly
Millennials
Real Estate Investments
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James M Garvin Iii | James M Garvin | James Garvin
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.
I will continue part time self employed outsource paraplanning work. My outsourced paraplanner firm is called "Garvin Planning Co." which is not an investment-related business. I assist fee only advisors in data entry & administration duties. I am the Founder of Garvin Planning Co and I spend 40% of my time on this company working. The business is located at 432 Western Ave, East Palestine, OH 44413.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
March 25, 2019 - Present
SEEDSAFE FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283887
Austin, TX
Past
August 11, 2016 - July 26, 2017
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
CANFIELD, OH
Past
July 21, 2016 - July 26, 2017
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
CANFIELD, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SEEDSAFE FINANCIAL LLC
SEEDSAFE FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 283887 / SEC#: 801-134378
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2025 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2025 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2025 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2021 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2025 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2025 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2025 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
California(3/26/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania(6/9/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/25/2019)
IAR
Washington(3/18/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
SEEDSAFE FINANCIAL LLC
SEEDSAFE FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 283887 / SEC#: 801-134378
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2025 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2025 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2025 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2021 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2025 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2025 Terminated)Washington
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Contact information
Main Address
Austin, TX
Mailing Address
Phone number
(360) 602-1274
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5
SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 392 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 108,710,064 |
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