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James H. Sutton

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CRD#: 7121421
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

James Hayward Sutton was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2019. James had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Insurance Agent - non-investment - life, disability, long-term care insurance - 15 hours a month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 3, 2021 - July 25, 2022

ADAPTFIRST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 289096
Clayton, NC
Past

January 22, 2020 - March 2, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Winston Salem, NC
Past

January 15, 2020 - March 2, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Winston Salem, NC
Past

August 6, 2019 - October 8, 2019

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
Clayton, NC
Past

July 15, 2019 - October 8, 2019

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/3/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/13/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ADAPTFIRST INVESTMENTS LLC
ADAPTFIRST INVESTMENTS LLC | ADAPTFIRST- TAX AND INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 289096 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2022 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2023 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2023 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2021 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2020 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2023 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
Kernersville, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 759-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts856
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 82,650,669

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Company Information


ADAPTFIRST INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 289096

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