James Howard Cowles III

James H. Cowles

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CRD#: 852265
James Howard Cowles III

Professional summary


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James Howard Cowles III, CFP®, who also goes by James Howard Cowles, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

Core Areas of Focus


High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Retirement Planning & Distribution Rules

Biography


Prior to founding Financial Research in 1990, Mr. Cowles was employed by an investment subsidiary of Conagra, Inc. for an 11-year period and was primarily responsible for financial market analysis and investment research. In 1992, he was granted certification as a Certified Financial Planner and is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). Born and raised in Bellevue, Mr. Cowles is a graduate of The Lakeside School and the University of Washington.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Tax Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Howard Cowles

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

May 7, 1991 - January 9, 2025

FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116963
Bellevue, WA
Past

August 1, 1990 - January 12, 1993

PACIFIC HARBOR SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8755
Past

October 26, 1989 - August 14, 1990

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
Past

March 17, 1989 - May 2, 1989

KOCHCAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 21038
Past

May 18, 1978 - January 30, 1989

MF GLOBAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 6731

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/9/1978
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.
FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.
FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 116963 / SEC#: 801-63243

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Contact information


Main Address
Bellevue, WA
Mailing Address
Po Box 2168, Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone number
(425) 657-0182
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts156
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 79,465,327

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Company Information


FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.

FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 116963

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