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James H Van Epps

INNOVATION PARTNERS
Roswell, GA
·CRD# 844958·49 years experience

Professional Summary

James H Van Epps, who also goes by James H Vanepps, James Vanepps, Jim Vanepps, is a registered financial advisor 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.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

James H Vanepps, James Vanepps, Jim Vanepps

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Years of Experience

49 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 146344
RIA
BD
10930 Crabapple Road Suite 206, Roswell, GA 30075
August 25, 2015 - Present
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC·CRD# 305772
RIA
Roswell, GA
March 2, 2020 - August 13, 2020
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 146344
RIA
Roswell, GA
September 2, 2015 - January 14, 2020
FPCM SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 38283
BD
Roswell, GA
January 20, 2006 - August 31, 2015
FIRST PRINCIPLES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 132466
RIA
Roswell, GA
November 7, 2005 - October 9, 2015
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
El Segundo, CA
August 27, 2001 - September 30, 2002
HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY·CRD# 6604
BD
Hartford, CT
April 22, 1997 - September 30, 2005
EXECUTIVE SERVICES SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25299
BD
Atlanta, GA
October 26, 1993 - August 27, 2001
HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY·CRD# 6604
BD
Hartford, CT
September 15, 1993 - October 8, 1993
MORISON SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8097
BD
May 11, 1987 - September 13, 1988
THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5927
BD
Englewood, CO
April 24, 1987 - October 19, 1990
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 3960
BD
January 1, 1986 - December 20, 1986
CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.·CRD# 5478
BD
August 22, 1981 - August 7, 1984
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
October 20, 1980 - November 10, 1988
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
November 1, 1977 - March 19, 1981

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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

305

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 40 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 40 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC ADV PART 2A (3/24/2026)

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

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

36

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$21,681,537

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(8/25/2015)
RR
California
(8/25/2015)
RR
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)
RR
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1993About the Series 6 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1977
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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