James Casanova has been an investment adviser representative at Retirement Solutions Group since February 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. James Casanova studied at the University of Georgia.
Retirement Solutions Group, Inc. is a Franklin, TN firm with $160M under management, 301 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.
James Casanova is Advisor of Retirement Solutions Group. Casanova is joining the firm as he comes up on his 10th year in the financial industry, and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Vanguard, and Northwestern Mutual.
James Casanova’s longest registration was 6 years at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc (2019–2026). Before joining Retirement Solutions Group in 2026, James Casanova was registered through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc and Vanguard Advisers, Inc.
- Retirement Solutions GroupCurrent– present · under a yearFranklin, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 289069
- Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc– · 6 yearsNashville, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 2881
- Vanguard Advisers, Inc.– · under a yearCharlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106715
Professional designations
Listed by Retirement Solutions Group
- CFA
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Casanova is registered as an investment adviser representative in Tennessee, since February 2026.
- TennesseeSince 19 February 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 13 September 2019 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 23 August 2017 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 4 August 2017 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- James M Casanova
- CRD
- 6683886
- Firm
- Retirement Solutions Group · CRD 289069
- Office
- 101 SE PARKWAY CT, SUITE 210, Franklin, TN 37064
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2017
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- rsgtn.com
Where does James Casanova work?
James Casanova is an investment adviser representative registered through Retirement Solutions Group, Inc. since February 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Casanova a financial advisor?
Yes. James Casanova has a current investment-adviser registration in Tennessee, through Retirement Solutions Group since February 2026.
How many years of experience does James Casanova have?
James Casanova has 8 years in the financial industry, since December 2017, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has James Casanova passed?
James Casanova has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2017. FINRA credited James Casanova with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James Casanova work before Retirement Solutions Group?
Before Retirement Solutions Group, James Casanova was registered through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc, December 2019 to January 2026; Vanguard Advisers, Inc., October 2019 to October 2019.
Where is James Casanova based?
James Casanova’s registered office is in Franklin, TN.
Is James Casanova registered with FINRA?
No. James Casanova has no current broker registration.
Is James Casanova a CFA charterholder?
Retirement Solutions Group lists James Casanova with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify James Casanova’s record?
Search CRD 6683886 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Casanova’s full registration record.