James Rossman has been an investment adviser representative at Buttonwood Financial Advisors since June 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. James Rossman holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland.
Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. is a Baltimore, MD firm with $483M under management, 327 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Jim Rossman is a Financial Advisor of Buttonwood Financial Advisors. He brought his clients to Buttonwood in 2023, where he manages their relationships and participates in investment decisions for their accounts as well as financial planning and client service. He was founder and managing member of variPhase Financial Partners, LLC, from 2001 to 2023, and has been practicing since 1997.
- – present · 3 yearsBaltimore, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 144926
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Rossman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in June 2023.
- MarylandSince 30 June 2023
- TexasSince 30 June 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 January 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 17 December 1997 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 November 1997 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Alfred Rossman
- CRD
- 2969401
- Firm
- Buttonwood Financial Advisors · CRD 144926
- Office
- 818 S. Ellwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2001
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- buttonwoodfa.com
Where does James Rossman work?
James Rossman is an investment adviser representative registered through Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. since June 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Rossman a financial advisor?
Yes. James Rossman has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland and Texas, through Buttonwood Financial Advisors since June 2023.
How many years of experience does James Rossman have?
James Rossman has 25 years in the financial industry, since August 2001, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has James Rossman passed?
James Rossman has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1997.
Where is James Rossman based?
James Rossman’s registered office is in Baltimore, MD.
Is James Rossman registered with FINRA?
No. James Rossman has no current broker registration.
How can I verify James Rossman’s record?
Search CRD 2969401 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Rossman’s full registration record.
