James Edward Smith
Investment Adviser Representative at Strategic Advocates, LLC
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James Edward Smith is an investment adviser representative with Strategic Advocates, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 1975 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California
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Financial-firm registration history
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Reported employment history
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- Cambridge Investment Research, IncJun 2010 – Apr 2023Fairfield, IA
- Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, IncJun 2010 – Apr 2023Fairfield, IA
- Strategic Advocates, LLCApr 2023 – no end date reportedLogan, UT
- Crown Capital Securities, L.P.Apr 2023 – Mar 2024Sacramento, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of June 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Strategic Advocates, LLC
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