James Lord has been an investment adviser representative at Paladin Wealth since May 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Paladin Wealth, LLC is an Arden Hills, MN firm with $217M under management, 518 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
James Lord’s longest registration was 9 years at National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY) (2005–2014). Before joining Paladin Wealth in 2023, James Lord was registered through Gradient Wealth Management and Gradient Advisors, LLC.
- Gradient Wealth Management– · 8 yearsTopeka, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127701
- Gradient Advisors, LLC– · under a yearTopeka, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152665
- National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY)– · 9 yearsOverland Park, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 29604
- Cornerstone Advisors– · 2 yearsTopeka, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 114510
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Lord is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from May 2023; the most recent is Texas, in July 2023.
- KansasSince 12 May 2023
- TexasSince 18 July 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 28 March 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 10 April 1987 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 10 April 1987 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Russell Lord
- CRD
- 1309083
- Firm
- Paladin Wealth · CRD 288387
- Office
- 2909 SW PLASS CT, Topeka, KS 66611
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- April 1987
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
Where does James Lord work?
James Lord is an investment adviser representative registered through Paladin Wealth, LLC since May 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Lord a financial advisor?
Yes. James Lord has a current investment-adviser registration in Kansas and Texas, through Paladin Wealth since May 2023.
How many years of experience does James Lord have?
James Lord has 39 years in the financial industry, since April 1987, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has James Lord passed?
James Lord has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in April 1987. FINRA credited James Lord with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James Lord work before Paladin Wealth?
Before Paladin Wealth, James Lord was registered through Gradient Advisors, LLC, September 2014 to February 2015; National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY), March 2005 to September 2014; Cornerstone Advisors, October 2002 to April 2005.
Where is James Lord based?
James Lord’s registered office is in Topeka, KS.
Is James Lord registered with FINRA?
Yes. James Lord has a current broker registration, under CRD 1309083.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
How can I verify James Lord’s record?
Search CRD 1309083 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish James Lord’s full registration record.
