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James Engle

President at John W. Bristol & Co. in New York, NY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Engle is President of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc., an investment adviser managing $7.07B, and works from its New York, NY office. James Engle has been registered as an investment adviser representative through John W. Bristol & Co. since 11 November 2019, has 6 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65.

6
Years in industry
6
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Engle has been President of John W. Bristol & Co. since January 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. James Engle holds an MBA with distinction from The Wharton School. James Engle studied at the University of Arizona.

John W. Bristol & Co., Inc. is a New York, NY firm with $7.07B under management, 157 clients and 9 advisers in one office, as of its August 2026 filing.

James A. Engle is President of John W. Bristol & Co. Engle worked for DLJ Asset Management for 17 years, the last 12 as Chief Investment Officer, before joining John W. Bristol & Co. in 2000. Engle coordinates the research effort and is responsible for portfolio strategy; banks and financial services; and fixed income.

  1. – present · 6 years
    New York, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105597

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by John W. Bristol & Co.

  • CFA charterholder

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Engle is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since November 2019.

  • TexasSince 11 November 2019

Examinations

Series 655 August 1991
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 6327 June 1984
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 721 January 1984
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Allyn Engle
CRD
1162041
Firm
John W. Bristol & Co. · CRD 105597
Role
President
Office
48 WALL STREET, 18TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10005
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2019
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does James Engle work?

James Engle has been President of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc. since January 2017, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 4 August 2026

Is James Engle a financial advisor?

Yes. James Engle has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through John W. Bristol & Co. since November 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Engle have?

James Engle has 6 years in the financial industry, since November 2019, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

What exams has James Engle passed?

James Engle has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 1984.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is James Engle based?

James Engle’s registered office is in New York, NY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is James Engle registered with FINRA?

No. James Engle has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is James Engle a CFA charterholder?

John W. Bristol & Co. lists James Engle with the CFA credential (“CFA charterholder”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: James A. Engle, CFA biography, jwbristol.com

How can I verify James Engle’s record?

Search CRD 1162041 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Engle’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at John W. Bristol & Co.

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1162041, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of John W. Bristol & Co., Inc., filed 4 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. John W. Bristol & Co. team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.