James Karnes

ADVICE ONLY

Corona del Mar, CA

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CRD#: 8067696

Professional summary

James Karnes, who also goes by James Kames, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVICE ONLY located in Corona Del Mar, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. James has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James Kames

Other business activities

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James Karnes is currently employed as Partner at GG&K LLC. This activity accounts for approximately 0% of his time during trading hours.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 28, 2025 - Present

ADVICE ONLY

RIA

CRD#: 334039

Corona del Mar, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

California
(3/28/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/9/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 6/13/2024

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

ADVICE ONLY

ADVICE ONLY | OPEN BOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING | CENTS OF JOY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CAREGIVERS RESOURCE GROUP | ADVICE ONLY, PBC

CRD#: 334039 / SEC#:

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2025 Approved)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2025 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2025 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

1455 Frazee Rd, Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92108

Mailing Address

Phone number

(619) 374-2261

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ADVICE ONLY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/9/2024

SIE

Date: 6/13/2024

Current Firm

ADVICE ONLY

Contact information

Documents

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