Kevin Matthew James
Investment Adviser Representative at October Effect Ltd.
Professional summary
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Kevin Matthew James is an investment adviser representative with October Effect Ltd. in Newport News, VA, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 2006 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Texas and Virginia.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Texas, Virginia
- Broker:
7 states and territories
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, 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.
- Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationJul 2011 – Feb 2023Virginia Beach, VA
- Gradient SecuritiesFeb 2023 – no end date reportedArden Hills, MN
- October Effect, LTDFeb 2023 – no end date reportedVirginia Beach, VA
- Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationFeb 2012 – Feb 2023Virginia Beach, VA
- Sole Proprietor dba Kevin JamesFeb 2023 – no end date reportedVirginia Beach, VA
- October Effect, LTDMay 2024 – no end date reportedNewport News, VA
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About October Effect Ltd.
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
- Performance-based fees
- Other
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
Investment strategies, investment accounts, financial planning, and insurance solutions including asset protection and personalized insurance.
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:
- 4
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1
- Main office:
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Founded:
- 2015
- SEC file number:
- 801-132795
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Form ADV data as of June 25, 2026
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