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James David Rhodes

Investment Adviser Representative at Altitude Capital Management LLC

Des Moines, IACRD #6395747Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
1 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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James David Rhodes is an investment adviser representative with Altitude Capital Management LLC in Des Moines, IA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2025 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Principal Securities, Inc. and Nylife Securities LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa.

Office

2015 Grand Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50312

Advisors at this office: 2

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Iowa

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 1/9/2025
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 10/5/2015
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 11/4/2016
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 9/9/2015

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Altitude Capital Management LLCCurrent
3/11/2026 – Des Moines, IA
Principal Securities, Inc.
10/3/2016 – 11/4/2016Des Moines, IA
Nylife Securities LLC
9/9/2015 – 7/13/2016Corydon, IA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Principal LIFE Insurance Company
    Aug 2016 – Nov 2016Des Moines, IA
  2. Principal Securities, Inc.
    Oct 2016 – Nov 2016Des Moines, IA
  3. Wells Fargo
    Nov 2016 – Jan 2017West Des Moines, IA
  4. Wells Fargo
    Jan 2017 – May 2020West Des Moines, IA
  5. Redbird Insurance
    May 2020 – Oct 2024Colfax, IA
  6. Whitney AND Associates
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
  7. Altitude Capital Management LLC
    Mar 2026 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Altitude Capital Management LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Estimated blended rate
0.02

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Tailored safe money strategies, dynamic market participation through active portfolio management, customized income withdrawal strategies, growth-oriented asset allocation with market timing, and personalized active investment management

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses
Firm areas of expertise
Retirement Income PlanningTactical Asset ManagementSafe Money StrategiesDynamic Market ParticipationPortfolio CustomizationSector And Asset RotationTechnical AnalysisActive ManagementWithdrawal Strategy Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net Worth

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
33
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
7
Main office:
Des Moines, IA
SEC file number:
801-129287

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of October 1, 2026

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