James Garvin has been an investment adviser representative at SeedSafe Financial since March 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Seedsafe Financial LLC is a firm with $125M under management, 86 clients and 4 advisers across 5 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Jim Garvin is Lead Planner & Director of Financial Planning at SeedSafe Financial. He became a financial advisor at Edward Jones and ran his own paraplanning business to support advisors before joining SeedSafe Financial. He works with individuals and couples as a virtual lead planner.
James Garvin’s longest registration is the current one, 7 years at SeedSafe Financial since 2019. Before joining SeedSafe Financial in 2019, James Garvin was registered through Edward Jones.
- Edward Jones– · under a yearCanfield, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 250
Professional designations
Listed by SeedSafe Financial
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Garvin is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 2019; the most recent is Pennsylvania, in June 2021.
- PennsylvaniaSince 9 June 2021
- TexasResidentSince 25 March 2019
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 8 August 2016 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 July 2016 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- James M Garvin
- CRD
- 6655350
- Firm
- SeedSafe Financial · CRD 283887
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2018
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- seedsafefinancial.com
Where does James Garvin work?
James Garvin is an investment adviser representative registered through Seedsafe Financial LLC since March 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Garvin a financial advisor?
Yes. James Garvin has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania and Texas, through SeedSafe Financial since March 2019.
How many years of experience does James Garvin have?
James Garvin has 8 years in the financial industry, since March 2018, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has James Garvin passed?
James Garvin has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2016. FINRA credited James Garvin with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James Garvin work before SeedSafe Financial?
Before SeedSafe Financial, James Garvin was registered through Edward Jones, August 2016 to July 2017.
Is James Garvin registered with FINRA?
No. James Garvin has no current broker registration.
Is James Garvin a CFP?
SeedSafe Financial lists James Garvin with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify James Garvin’s record?
Search CRD 6655350 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Garvin’s full registration record.