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James Schaefer
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
TAMPA, FL 33602
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CRD#: 7826782
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Professional summary
James Schaefer is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) 05/15/2024 - Baughman Financial Group, Inc - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - TAMPA, FL 33647 2) 05/15/2024 - Countryside Golf and Country Club - Outside/W-2 Employment - Golf cart attendant - 32 hrs/mth - Clearwater, FL 33761
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 2, 2025 - Present
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 401 E Jackson St Fl 20, Tampa, FL 33602RIA
CRD#: 283390
TAMPA, FL
Current
April 21, 2025 - Present
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 401 E Jackson St Fl 19, Tampa, FL 33602BD
CRD#: 17499
Tampa, FL
Past
August 21, 2024 - April 10, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
TAMPA, FL
Past
May 28, 2024 - April 10, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
TAMPA, FL
Past
October 30, 2023 - April 22, 2024
FLORIDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 288811
Tampa, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TA
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 283390 / SEC#: 801-107729
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2016 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.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(4/21/2025)
RR
Alaska(4/21/2025)
RR
Arizona(4/21/2025)
RR
Arkansas(4/21/2025)
RR
California(4/21/2025)
RR
Colorado(4/21/2025)
RR
Connecticut(4/21/2025)
RR
Delaware(4/21/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(4/21/2025)
RR
Florida(4/21/2025)
IAR
Florida(5/2/2025)
RR
Georgia(4/21/2025)
RR
Hawaii(4/21/2025)
RR
Idaho(4/21/2025)
RR
Illinois(4/21/2025)
RR
Indiana(4/21/2025)
RR
Iowa(4/21/2025)
RR
Kansas(4/21/2025)
RR
Kentucky(4/21/2025)
RR
Louisiana(4/21/2025)
RR
Maine(4/21/2025)
RR
Maryland(4/21/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(4/21/2025)
RR
Michigan(4/21/2025)
RR
Minnesota(4/21/2025)
RR
Mississippi(4/21/2025)
RR
Missouri(4/21/2025)
RR
Montana(4/21/2025)
RR
Nebraska(4/21/2025)
RR
Nevada(4/21/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(4/21/2025)
RR
New Jersey(4/21/2025)
RR
New Mexico(4/21/2025)
RR
New York(4/21/2025)
RR
North Carolina(4/21/2025)
RR
North Dakota(4/21/2025)
RR
Ohio(4/21/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(4/21/2025)
RR
Oregon(4/21/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/21/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(4/21/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(4/21/2025)
RR
South Carolina(4/21/2025)
RR
South Dakota(4/21/2025)
RR
Tennessee(4/21/2025)
RR
Texas(4/21/2025)
RR
Utah(4/21/2025)
RR
Vermont(4/21/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands(4/21/2025)
RR
Virginia(4/21/2025)
RR
Washington(4/21/2025)
RR
West Virginia(4/21/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(4/21/2025)
RR
Wyoming(4/21/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/21/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TA
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 283390 / SEC#: 801-107729
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
303 Peachtree Street 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
Po Box 4418 Mc 107, Atlanta, GA 30302
Phone number
(800) 874-4770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,469
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 124,363 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 67,736,740,585 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2025 | ||
| 03/28/2024 | ||
| 04/26/2023 |
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