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James Morton

CARY STREET PARTNERS
Virginia Beach , VA 23451
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CRD#: 7787762
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Professional summary


James Morton is a registered financial advisor currently at CARY STREET PARTNERS located in Virginia Beach , Virginia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 8, 2023 - Present

CARY STREET PARTNERS

Office #1: 2101 Parks Avenue Suite 800, Virginia Beach , VA 23451
RIA
CRD#: 128545
Virginia Beach , VA
Past

May 25, 2023 - August 4, 2023

ASSET PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7890
KNOXVILLE, TN

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".
CS
CARY STREET PARTNERS
CARY STREET PARTNERS | WAYPOINT ADVISORS | VIKING WEALTH ADVISERS | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 128545 / SEC#: 801-64239

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Terminated)

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
(1/1/2026)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/1/2026)
IAR
Virginia
(8/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/23/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


CS
CARY STREET PARTNERS
CARY STREET PARTNERS | WAYPOINT ADVISORS | VIKING WEALTH ADVISERS | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 128545 / SEC#: 801-64239

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
901 East Byrd Street Suite 1001, Richmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address
Phone number
(804) 340-8100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
166

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSPIA FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE DATED 06/27/2025 (6/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,853
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,263,891,736

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/24/2025
Cover Page
10/22/2024
07/25/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


CARY STREET PARTNERS

CRD#: 128545Virginia Beach , VA 23451

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