James Kaffenbarger has been Owner/Chief Compliance Officer of BCK Partners since May 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. James Kaffenbarger holds a B.A. in Economics and History from Miami University and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
BCK Partners, Inc. is a Corning, NY firm with $213M under management, 180 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
James Kaffenbarger Jr. is Principal & Co-Founder of BCK Partners, Inc., based in Corning, New York. His career started in litigation and then evolved into financial planning for high net worth families. He specializes in retirement, estates, executive benefits and education planning, and also handles tax planning and preparation for clients.
James Kaffenbarger’s longest registration is the current one, 10 years at BCK Partners since 2016. Before joining BCK Partners in 2016, James Kaffenbarger was registered through John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc.
- BCK Partners, Inc.Current– present · 10 yearsCorning, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 181512
- John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc– · 2 yearsCorning, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105361
Professional designations
Listed by BCK Partners
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Kaffenbarger is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from March 2016; the most recent is New York, in February 2024.
- LouisianaSince 23 March 2016
- New YorkSince 8 February 2024
Examinations
No examinations are on James Kaffenbarger’s record.
- Full name
- James Allen Kaffenbarger
- CRD
- 4254971
- Firm
- BCK Partners · CRD 181512
- Role
- Owner/Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 27 EAST MARKET STREET, Corning, NY 14830
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2013
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bckpartners.com
Where does James Kaffenbarger work?
James Kaffenbarger has been Owner/Chief Compliance Officer of BCK Partners, Inc. since May 2015, and is a control person of the firm.
Is James Kaffenbarger a financial advisor?
Yes. James Kaffenbarger has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana and New York, through BCK Partners since March 2016.
How many years of experience does James Kaffenbarger have?
James Kaffenbarger has 13 years in the financial industry, since September 2013, across 2 adviser firms.
Where did James Kaffenbarger work before BCK Partners?
Before BCK Partners, James Kaffenbarger was registered through John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc, December 2007 to January 2010.
Where is James Kaffenbarger based?
James Kaffenbarger’s registered office is in Corning, NY.
Is James Kaffenbarger registered with FINRA?
No. James Kaffenbarger has no current broker registration.
Is James Kaffenbarger a CFP?
BCK Partners lists James Kaffenbarger with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: James A. Kaffenbarger, JR., J.D., CFP ® biography, bckpartners.com
How can I verify James Kaffenbarger’s record?
Search CRD 4254971 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Kaffenbarger’s full registration record.
