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James Ross Schleicher

Investment Adviser Representative at W&s Advisory Services, LLC

Willoughby, OHCRD #5192894Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
18 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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James Ross Schleicher is an investment adviser representative in Willoughby, OH, currently registered with W&s Advisory Services, LLC and W&s Brokerage Services, Inc. They have worked in the securities industry since 2008. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in Alabama, California, Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Office

4230 State Route 306 Ste 300
Willoughby, OH 44094

Advisors at this office: 2

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

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Alabama, California, Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia
Broker:
28 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia

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

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 3/24/2014
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/25/2019
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 6/24/2008
Series 26
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Passed 11/6/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

W&s Advisory Services, LLCCurrent
1/13/2026 – Willoughby, OH
W&s Brokerage Services, Inc.Current
9/10/2018 – Willoughby, OH

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. Western Southern LIFE
    Jan 2008 – no end date reportedWilloughby, OH
  2. W&s Brokerage Services
    Apr 2008 – no end date reportedCincinnati, OH

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About W&s Advisory Services, LLC

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

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Fixed 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

UGMA custodial investment accounts for minors featuring professionally managed portfolios, penalty-free withdrawals, SIPC protection up to $500k, no commissions, and flat-fee pricing starting at $3/month

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses
Firm areas of expertise
Custodial AccountsUGMA AccountsKids InvestingChildren's Investment AccountsCompounding Growth529 Plan AlternativeFlat-fee InvestingProfessionally Managed Portfolios

Client types the firm serves

Individuals

Firm assets under management

Under $100M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
10
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Cincinnati, OH
SEC file number:
801-132082

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

Form ADV data as of May 7, 2026

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Other advisors at W&s Advisory Services, LLC

9 other advisors in the directory

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