James Robbins has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Robbins Financial Advisory Service since March 1991, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.
Robbins Financial Advisory Service Inc is an Erie, PA firm with $242M under management, 139 clients and 3 advisers across 4 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
James Robbins is President/Chief Investment Strategist of Robbins Wealth Management. He serves as senior investment strategist and is responsible for the firm's unified wealth management strategies and regulatory compliance. Before founding the company in 1991, he served as a registered representative for several broker-dealers.
Professional designations
Listed by Robbins Financial Advisory Service
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Robbins is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 1991; the most recent is South Carolina, in March 2025.
- PennsylvaniaSince 12 March 1991
- South CarolinaSince 27 March 2025
- TexasResidentSince 28 January 1993
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 10 December 1990 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 October 1984 |
| Series 22 | Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination | 18 August 1983 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 19 May 1983 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 19 May 1983 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Harrison Robbins
- CRD
- 1133425
- Firm
- Robbins Financial Advisory Service · CRD 106088
- Role
- President/Chief Compliance Officer
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 1991
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- investrwm.com
Where does James Robbins work?
James Robbins has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Robbins Financial Advisory Service Inc since March 1991, and is a control person of the firm.
Is James Robbins a financial advisor?
Yes. James Robbins has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas, through Robbins Financial Advisory Service since March 1991.
How many years of experience does James Robbins have?
James Robbins has 35 years in the financial industry, since March 1991, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has James Robbins passed?
James Robbins has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 22, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in May 1983.
Is James Robbins registered with FINRA?
No. James Robbins has no current broker registration.
Is James Robbins a CFP?
Robbins Financial Advisory Service lists James Robbins with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify James Robbins’ record?
Search CRD 1133425 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Robbins’ full registration record.