James Mahan has been an investment adviser representative at South Texas Capital Advisors since May 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. James Mahan holds a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin.
South Texas Capital Advisors, LLC is a New Braunfels, TX firm with $167M under management, 27 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its June 2026 filing.
James E Mahan III focuses on customized portfolio solutions for high net worth families and institutions at South Texas Capital Advisors. Before forming the firm, he served as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan and a Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch.
James Mahan’s longest registration is the current one, 9 years at South Texas Capital Advisors since 2017. Before joining South Texas Capital Advisors in 2017, James Mahan was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.
- – present · 9 yearsNew Braunfels, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 283773
- Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc– · 1 yearNew Braunfels, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC– · 1 yearNew Braunfels, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 79
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 2 yearsSan Antonio, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Mahan is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since May 2017.
- TexasSince 22 May 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 22 February 2011 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 February 2011 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 11 June 2010 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 28 May 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Earl Mahan
- CRD
- 5787176
- Firm
- South Texas Capital Advisors · CRD 283773
- Office
- 1259 TX-337 LOOP #300, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- southtexascapital.com
Where does James Mahan work?
James Mahan is an investment adviser representative registered through South Texas Capital Advisors, LLC since May 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Mahan a financial advisor?
Yes. James Mahan has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through South Texas Capital Advisors since May 2017.
How many years of experience does James Mahan have?
James Mahan has 15 years in the financial industry, since April 2011, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has James Mahan passed?
James Mahan has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in May 2010. FINRA credited James Mahan with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James Mahan work before South Texas Capital Advisors?
Before South Texas Capital Advisors, James Mahan was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc, May 2015 to July 2016; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, July 2013 to May 2015; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, February 2011 to July 2013.
Where is James Mahan based?
James Mahan’s registered office is in New Braunfels, TX.
Is James Mahan registered with FINRA?
No. James Mahan has no current broker registration.
How can I verify James Mahan’s record?
Search CRD 5787176 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Mahan’s full registration record.