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James J. Morrison

CWS INVESTMENTS
Orange, CA
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CRD#: 6757898
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Professional summary


James J Morrison Mr. is a registered financial advisor currently at CWS INVESTMENTS located in Orange, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. James has worked at 1 firm .

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Morrison Commercial Brokerage, Proprietor / RE Broker, not investment related, private residence, real estate brokerage services, 35+ hours per week

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 1, 2025 - Present

CWS INVESTMENTS

RIA
BD
CRD#: 23551
Orange, CA
Past

February 16, 2017 - February 26, 2025

CWS INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 23551
Orange, CA

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
California
(4/1/2025)

Exams


Current Firm


CI
CWS INVESTMENTS
CLAYTON, WILLIAMS & SHERWOOD INVESTMENTS | CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551 / SEC#: , 8-40494

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2013 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210 Ste. 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone number
(949) 640-4200
Established
California since 10/04/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
31

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SHERWOOD, STEVEN JAYPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CFO1901510
CARMELL, GARY CHARLESVICE PRESIDENT2595391
RUGGLES, MARK RYANCOO/CCO2637412

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Company Information


CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551Orange, CA

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