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James Callaghan

Wealth Manager at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers in Seattle, WA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Callaghan is Wealth Manager of Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, LLC, an investment adviser managing $7.28B, and works from its Seattle, WA office. James Callaghan has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers since 2 August 2021, has 43 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

43
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Callaghan has been Wealth Manager of Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers since June 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. James Callaghan holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Puget Sound.

Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, LLC is a Seattle, WA firm with $7.28B under management, 1,356 clients and 26 advisers across 4 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Kevin Callaghan is Wealth Manager of Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers. He has been part of the firm's team since 1983 and has worked with estates, trusts, family partnerships and other topics relating to wealth management in a complex taxable environment.

James Callaghan’s longest registration was 37 years at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers (1983–2021). Before joining Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers in 2021, James Callaghan was registered through Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Seattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 315440
  2. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers
    – · 37 years
    Seattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108392

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Callaghan is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since August 2021.

  • WashingtonSince 2 August 2021

Examinations

Series 6520 June 1996
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Kevin Callaghan
CRD
2767423
Role
Wealth Manager
Office
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 1983
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
badgley.com

Common questions

Where does James Callaghan work?

James Callaghan has been Wealth Manager of Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, LLC since June 2021, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 31 March 2026

Is James Callaghan a financial advisor?

Yes. James Callaghan has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers since August 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Callaghan have?

James Callaghan has 43 years in the financial industry, since September 1983, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

What exams has James Callaghan passed?

James Callaghan passed the Series 65 in June 1996.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where did James Callaghan work before Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers?

Before Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, James Callaghan was registered through Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers (CRD 108392), September 1983 to August 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is James Callaghan based?

James Callaghan’s registered office is in Seattle, WA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is James Callaghan registered with FINRA?

No. James Callaghan has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How can I verify James Callaghan’s record?

Search CRD 2767423 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Callaghan’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2767423, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, LLC, filed 31 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.