James Sawdon has been Owner of Walter & Keenan Wealth Management since July 2021, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 25% and 50% of the firm. James Sawdon holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a BS in Accounting from Calvin University.
Walter & Keenan Wealth Management, LLC is a South Bend, IN firm with $983M under management, 158 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
James Sawdon is Partner of Walter & Keenan Wealth Management, which he joined in 2019 after three years at the Oliver Family Office in South Bend, Indiana, where he served as Vice President and Investment Analyst. Before moving to Granger in 2016, he held consulting, audit and tax roles in Chicago at Deloitte, RSM/McGladrey, and Shepard, Schwartz & Harris LLP.
- – present · 7 yearsSouth Bend, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104838
Professional designations
Listed by Walter & Keenan Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Sawdon is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since July 2019.
- IndianaSince 2 July 2019
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 2 July 2019 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- James Arthur Sawdon
- CRD
- 7130997
- Firm
- Walter & Keenan Wealth Management · CRD 104838
- Role
- Owner
- Office
- 202 S. MICHIGAN ST., SUITE 910, South Bend, IN 46601
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2019
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- walterandkeenan.com
Where does James Sawdon work?
James Sawdon has been Owner of Walter & Keenan Wealth Management, LLC since July 2021.
Is James Sawdon a financial advisor?
Yes. James Sawdon has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through Walter & Keenan Wealth Management since July 2019.
How many years of experience does James Sawdon have?
James Sawdon has 7 years in the financial industry, since July 2019, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has James Sawdon passed?
James Sawdon passed the Series 65 in July 2019.
Where is James Sawdon based?
James Sawdon’s registered office is in South Bend, IN.
Is James Sawdon registered with FINRA?
No. James Sawdon has no current broker registration.
Is James Sawdon a CFP?
Walter & Keenan Wealth Management lists James Sawdon with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify James Sawdon’s record?
Search CRD 7130997 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Sawdon’s full registration record.
