James Wright
Investment Adviser Representative at Aegis Capital Corp.
Professional summary
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James Wright is an investment adviser representative with Aegis Capital Corp. in New York, NY, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 1987 and were previously registered with American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. They have passed 4 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, Connecticut, Florida, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California, Connecticut, Florida, New York, South Carolina, Virginia
- Broker:
11 states and territories
Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
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.
- American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.Mar 2015 – Oct 2021Holbrook, NY
- Aegis Capital CorpOct 2021 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
Official records & sources
Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Aegis Capital Corp.
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
- First $250,000 (client pays transaction costs)2.50%
- Next $750,000 (client pays transaction costs)2.25%
- Over $1,000,000 (client pays transaction costs)2.00%
- First $250,000 (adviser pays transaction costs)3.00%
+2 more tiers on the firm profile
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
Wealth management, investment banking, equity research, institutional sales and trading, retirement planning, private equity, fixed income, insurance, alternative products, special purpose vehicles, and structured products. Individual investor services include portfolio management, advisory/managed accounts, estate planning, education planning, and a range of financial products. Corporate and institutional services include capital markets, financial facilitation, and financial advisory services covering mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and various public and private offerings.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 101
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 21
- Main office:
- New York, NY
- Founded:
- 1984
- SEC file number:
- 801-71386
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Form ADV data as of August 25, 2026
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