James Ray Skillings
Investment Adviser Representative at Optivise Advisory Services LLC
Professional summary
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James Ray Skillings is an investment adviser representative with Optivise Advisory Services LLC in Fayetteville, AR, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2007 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
- Broker:
12 states and territories
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Primerica Financial ServicesAug 2002 – Jun 2017Tulsa, OK
- PFS Investments IncDec 2013 – Jun 2017Tulsa, OK
- Cambridge SoundworksJan 2013 – Nov 2017Stillwater, OK
- Madison Avenue Securities, LLCJun 2017 – Jan 2018San Diego, CA
- Integrity Financial Services, LLCJun 2017 – Feb 2019Tulsa, OK
- Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc.Jan 2018 – Feb 2019Minneapolis, MN
- Eazycorals.comJun 2013 – no end date reportedStillwater, OK
- Southeast Investments, N.C. Inc.Jan 2018 – no end date reportedCharlotte, NC
- Ramsey SolutionsJul 2017 – Feb 2019Brentwood, TN
- Optivise Advisory ServicesMay 2019 – no end date reportedCoppell, TX
- 401k EducateMay 2019 – no end date reportedBentonville, AR
- Ramsey SolutionsAug 2019 – no end date reportedFranklin, TN
- 401k Wealth ManagementAug 2019 – no end date reportedBentonville, AR
Official records & sources
Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Optivise Advisory Services 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
- Subscription fee
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
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$100M–$500M
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 22
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 18
- Main office:
- Franklin, TN
- SEC file number:
- 801-115232
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Form ADV data as of July 14, 2026
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