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James Elliott Branch Iii

CFP®
CRD# 703945·Registered 1980 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that James is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

James Elliott Branch III, CFP®, who also goes by James Elliott Branch, Jim Branch, was a registered financial advisor. James was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1980 - 2026. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Other Aliases

James Elliott Branch, Jim Branch

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2003

Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRAY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC·CRD# 128547
RIA
Canton, MA
April 8, 2008 - February 2, 2026
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC·CRD# 111133
RIA
Canton, MA
June 14, 2004 - February 1, 2018
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.·CRD# 30349
BD
Canton, MA
June 1, 2004 - February 1, 2018
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
RIA
Framingham, MA
December 3, 2001 - June 7, 2004
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
June 27, 1997 - June 7, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
May 17, 1984 - September 27, 1984
COUGHLIN & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 185
BD
May 10, 1982 - June 21, 1982
FIRST COLORADO INVESTMENTS & SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6929
BD
January 19, 1980 - May 26, 1982

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Current Firm

GP
GRAY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

GRAY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, LLC | GRAY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 128547 / SEC#: 801-112720
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2018 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/4/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/12/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

150 Royall Street Suite 102, Canton, MA 02021

Phone Number

(781) 232-2020

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GPW - FORM ADV 2A - FINAL 02.05.2024 (3/16/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

296

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$540,678,977

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/19/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Gray Private Wealth, LLC POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL STAFF NATURE: Financial services entity. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 02/01/2008 DESCRIPTION: Provide financial services to clients. Jim inherited a farm that he and his siblings lease out in Martinsville, Indiana. He is a passive owner.

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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".
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GRAY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

GRAY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, LLC | GRAY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 128547 / SEC#: 801-112720
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2018 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/4/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/12/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Feb 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1997About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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