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James Osborn

Member, Partner at Plum Street Advisors in New Orleans, LA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Osborn is Member, Partner of Plum Street Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $463M, and works from its New Orleans, LA office. James Osborn has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Plum Street Advisors since 13 July 2016, has 14 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

14
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
6
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Osborn has been Member, Partner of Plum Street Advisors since May 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.

Plum Street Advisors, LLC is a firm with $463M under management, 183 clients and 5 advisers across 5 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.

Jamie Osborn is Founding Partner of Plum Street Advisors. Osborn founded the firm in 2016 with David Dirks and has focused on guiding clients through the full spectrum of financial decisions, from building portfolios and customized retirement plans to addressing tax, estate and charitable giving strategies.

James Osborn’s longest registration is the current one, 10 years at Plum Street Advisors since 2016. Before joining Plum Street Advisors in 2016, James Osborn was registered through Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC.

  1. – present · 10 years
    New Orleans, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 283917
  2. Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC
    – · 4 years
    San Francisco, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110496

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Plum Street Advisors

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Osborn is registered as an investment adviser representative in 6 states. The first approvals date from July 2016; the most recent is New York, in June 2021.

  • CaliforniaSince 14 July 2016
  • FloridaSince 19 July 2017
  • LouisianaSince 13 July 2016
  • MassachusettsSince 21 March 2017
  • New YorkSince 6 June 2021
  • WashingtonSince 11 July 2019

Examinations

Series 6531 July 2010
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Stuart Annett Osborn
CRD
5757661
Firm
Plum Street Advisors · CRD 283917
Role
Member, Partner
Office
New Orleans, LA
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 2012
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does James Osborn work?

James Osborn has been Member, Partner of Plum Street Advisors, LLC since May 2016, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 10 June 2026

Is James Osborn a financial advisor?

Yes. James Osborn has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, through Plum Street Advisors since July 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Osborn have?

James Osborn has 14 years in the financial industry, since June 2012, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has James Osborn passed?

James Osborn passed the Series 65 in July 2010.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did James Osborn work before Plum Street Advisors?

Before Plum Street Advisors, James Osborn was registered through Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC, August 2010 to August 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is James Osborn based?

James Osborn’s registered office is in New Orleans, LA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Osborn registered with FINRA?

No. James Osborn has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Osborn a CFP?

Plum Street Advisors lists James Osborn with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Jamie Osborn, CFP® biography, plumstreetadvisors.com

How can I verify James Osborn’s record?

Search CRD 5757661 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Osborn’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Plum Street Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5757661, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Plum Street Advisors, LLC, filed 10 June 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Plum Street Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.