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James P. Spangler

TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Portland, OR 97239
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CRD#: 7237397
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Professional summary


James Paul Spangler Jr is a registered financial advisor currently at TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Portland, Oregon.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. James has 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"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. 5/1/2020 - TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS). 2. 7/6/2020 - Financial Advocates Investment Management - DBA: (Hybrid) TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Started 03/16/2020 - 173 Hours Per Month/9 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100%. 3. 7/6/2020 - FINANCIAL ADVOCATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 03/16/2020 - 173 Hours Per Month/9 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through Financial Advocates Investment Management, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 03/2020. I expect to spend approximately 173 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 1/20/2021 - BIOTRONIK Corporate Services US, Inc. - Not Investment Related - 6024 Jean Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 - Outside/W-2 Employment - HR Analyst - Started 01/04/2021 - Doing spreadsheet/systems work, creating presentations, etc. for annual performance review and merit increase cycles.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Current

March 9, 2023 - Present

TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 5550 S Macadam Ave Ste 110, Portland, OR 97239
RIA
CRD#: 323879
Portland, OR
Past

July 1, 2020 - March 9, 2023

FINANCIAL ADVOCATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 151298
Portland, OR
Past

May 16, 2020 - March 23, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

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CRD#: 6413
PORTLAND, OR

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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TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
TRADEWINDS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 323879 / SEC#: 801-127142

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2023 Approved)

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
Oregon
(3/9/2023)
IAR
Texas
(6/3/2025)
IAR
Washington
(11/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/11/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/16/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
TRADEWINDS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 323879 / SEC#: 801-127142

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5550 S Macadam Ave Ste 110, Portland, OR 97239
Mailing Address
Phone number
(503) 673-2828
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts265
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 137,267,206

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Company Information


TRADEWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 323879Portland, OR 97239

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