JL
James E. Liles
CREWS & ASSOCIATES
Searcy, AR 72143
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CRD#: 707734
JL
Professional summary
James Edgar Liles JR, who also goes by Jim Liles Jr, Tim Liles Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Searcy, Arkansas.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jim Liles Jr | Tim Liles Jr
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 17, 2016 - Present
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Office #1: 2800 East Race Street, Searcy, AR 72143RIA
BD
CRD#: 8052
Searcy, AR
Current
June 4, 2012 - Present
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Office #1: 2800 East Race Street, Searcy, AR 72143RIA
BD
CRD#: 8052
Searcy, AR
Past
August 1, 2003 - June 4, 2012
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4161
SEARCY, AR
Past
April 12, 2001 - June 4, 2012
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
SEARCY, AR
Past
September 25, 1998 - April 12, 2001
REGIONS INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17618
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
August 12, 1997 - October 6, 1998
FIRST COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30542
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past
November 22, 1989 - August 15, 1997
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
April 8, 1981 - October 31, 1988
T. J. RANEY & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3128
Past
April 28, 1980 - May 2, 1981
UMIC, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5974
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(3/4/2021)
RR
Arkansas(6/13/2012)
IAR
Arkansas(2/17/2016)
RR
California(6/5/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/23/2018)
RR
Florida(10/4/2018)
RR
Kansas(5/24/2016)
RR
Louisiana(3/16/2023)
RR
Missouri(6/7/2012)
RR
Nevada(6/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina(6/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(4/2/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(3/12/2018)
RR
Tennessee(6/7/2012)
RR
Texas(6/7/2012)
RR
Virginia(6/7/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
521 President Clinton Avenue Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1696, Little Rock, AR 72203-1696
Phone number
(501) 907-2000
Established
Arkansas since 07/06/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
130
SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CREWS CORE HOLDING COMPANY | OWNER | |
| BEARDSLEY, SCOTT ARTHUR | SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | 2349866 |
| BUMPERS, JOSEPH PARROTT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4336359 |
| CLAY, DENNIS CHARLES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1233857 |
| JONES, JAMES STEPHEN | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 502536 |
| MEYER, DAMON CHRISTIAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4133916 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 336 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 149,386,233 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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