James McDonald has been an investment adviser representative at Wise Wealth Management since March 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Wise Wealth Management, LLC is a New York, NY firm with $130M under management, 79 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
James McDonald’s longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Wise Wealth Management since 2021. Before joining Wise Wealth Management in 2021, James McDonald was registered through Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
- Wise Wealth Management, LLCCurrent– present · 5 yearsFt. Lauderdale, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 133614
- Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists– · 2 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 169045
- Cetera Advisor Networks LLC– · 1 yearLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 13572
- Vicus Capital, Inc.– · 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 116021
- Walnut Street Securities, Inc.– · 3 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 15840
- Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc.– · under a yearNew York, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8503
Investment adviser representative registrations
James McDonald is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from April 2022; the most recent is Florida, in March 2023.
- FloridaSince 17 March 2023
- TexasSince 1 April 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 23 March 2021 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 30 March 2010 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 29 May 1998 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 May 1998 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Jacob McDonald
- CRD
- 3045506
- Firm
- Wise Wealth Management · CRD 133614
- Office
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2001
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does James McDonald work?
James McDonald is an investment adviser representative registered through Wise Wealth Management, LLC since March 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James McDonald a financial advisor?
Yes. James McDonald has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida and Texas, through Wise Wealth Management since March 2021.
How many years of experience does James McDonald have?
James McDonald has 25 years in the financial industry, since May 2001, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has James McDonald passed?
James McDonald has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 1998. FINRA credited James McDonald with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James McDonald work before Wise Wealth Management?
Before Wise Wealth Management, James McDonald was registered through Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists, April 2015 to March 2018; Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, September 2013 to March 2015; Vicus Capital, Inc., August 2011 to October 2015; Walnut Street Securities, Inc., April 2010 to September 2013; Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc., February 2002 to January 2003.
Where is James McDonald based?
James McDonald’s registered office is in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Is James McDonald registered with FINRA?
No. James McDonald has no current broker registration.
How can I verify James McDonald’s record?
Search CRD 3045506 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James McDonald’s full registration record.