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Joshua James

ESSENTIAL INVESTING
PHOENIX, AZ
·CRD# 8271130·1 year experience

Professional Summary

Joshua James is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSENTIAL INVESTING located in Phoenix, Arizona. Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2026. Joshua has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

1 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ESSENTIAL INVESTING·CRD# 242790
RIA
13802 N 32nd St #14, Phoenix, AZ 85032
June 1, 2026 - Present

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Current Firm

EI
ESSENTIAL INVESTING

ESSENTIAL INVESTING | ESSENTIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ESSENTIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 242790
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (6/25/2015 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (9/8/2021 Conditional Restricted)

Contact Information

Main Address

13802 N 32nd St #14, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Phone Number

(602) 529-8925

# of Employees

3

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

259

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$53,512,354

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Other business activities

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Executive Director of Likewise Worship Inc. Business is not investment related. 8835 W Sanna St. Peoria, AZ 85345. Work is non-profit. I serve as Executive Director of Finance and HR. I began this role February 2017. I work 30-40 hours per week. I manage the finances of the organization as well as human resources functions.

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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.
IAR
Arizona
(6/1/2026)

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Exams

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Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 2026About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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