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James H. Van Epps

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
Roswell, GA 30075
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CRD#: 844958
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Professional summary


James H Van Epps, who also goes by James H Vanepps, James Vanepps, Jim Vanepps, is a registered financial professional currently at INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Roswell, Georgia.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. James has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James H Vanepps | James Vanepps | Jim Vanepps

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 25, 2015 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 10930 Crabapple Road Suite 206, Roswell, GA 30075
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Roswell, GA
Past

March 2, 2020 - August 13, 2020

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305772
Roswell, GA
Past

September 2, 2015 - January 14, 2020

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146344
ROSWELL, GA
Past

January 20, 2006 - August 31, 2015

FPCM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38283
ROSWELL, GA
Past

November 7, 2005 - October 9, 2015

FIRST PRINCIPLES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132466
ROSWELL, GA
Past

August 27, 2001 - September 30, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 22, 1997 - September 30, 2005

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 26, 1993 - August 27, 2001

EXECUTIVE SERVICES SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25299
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 15, 1993 - October 8, 1993

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 11, 1987 - September 13, 1988

MORISON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8097
Past

April 24, 1987 - October 19, 1990

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5927
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

January 1, 1986 - December 20, 1986

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
Past

August 22, 1981 - August 7, 1984

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
Past

October 20, 1980 - November 10, 1988

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

November 1, 1977 - March 19, 1981

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039

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".
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(8/25/2015)
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California
(8/25/2015)
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Connecticut
(8/25/2015)
RR
Delaware
(8/25/2015)
RR
Florida
(8/25/2015)
RR
Georgia
(8/25/2015)
RR
Illinois
(8/25/2015)
RR
Indiana
(8/25/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/25/2015)
RR
Michigan
(8/25/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(8/25/2015)
RR
Missouri
(8/25/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(8/25/2015)
RR
New York
(8/25/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(8/25/2015)
RR
Ohio
(8/25/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/25/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/25/2015)
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Rhode Island
(8/25/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(8/25/2015)
RR
Texas
(8/25/2015)
RR
Virginia
(8/25/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/25/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/25/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/22/1977
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone number
(704) 708-5461
Established
North Carolina since 11/19/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
297

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN POLYVIOU ADV PART 2B (7/7/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
E STRICKER HOLDINGS LLCSTOCKHOLDER
ANAGENISIS INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLCSTOCK HOLDER
CAMPBELL, ROBERTFINOP1349154
MCNABB, MATTHEW JOHNCO-CCO2119641
POLYVIOU, JOHN ANTHONYCO-CCO, PRESIDENT AND RIA PRINCIPAL2030212
UYESUGI, LAUREN ARNETTCOMPLIANCE PRINCIPAL2889864

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Company Information


INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344Roswell, GA 30075

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