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James Shields

Investment adviser representative at Guardian Capital in Wexford, PA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Shields is an investment adviser representative at Guardian Capital, LLC, an investment adviser managing $128M, and works from its Wexford, PA office. James Shields has been registered through Guardian Capital since 16 February 2012, has 14 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 6 and Series 63.

14
Years in industry
14
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Shields has been an investment adviser representative at Guardian Capital since February 2012, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. James Shields holds a Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School. James Shields studied St. Francis College of Loretto at Pennsylvania.

Guardian Capital, LLC is a Wexford, PA firm with $128M under management, 241 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

James P. Shields is an Investment Adviser Representative of Guardian Capital, LLC. He is an elder law attorney and a principal of The Elder Law Offices of Shields and Boris.

  1. – present · 14 years
    Wexford, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 156015

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Shields is registered as an investment adviser representative in Pennsylvania, since February 2012.

  • PennsylvaniaSince 16 February 2012

Examinations

Series 6313 May 2005
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 69 May 2005
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Patrick Shields
CRD
4890398
Firm
Guardian Capital · CRD 156015
Office
109 VIP DRIVE, Wexford, PA 15090
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 2012
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does James Shields work?

James Shields is an investment adviser representative registered through Guardian Capital, LLC since February 2012, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Shields a financial advisor?

Yes. James Shields has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania, through Guardian Capital since February 2012.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Shields have?

James Shields has 14 years in the financial industry, since February 2012, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has James Shields passed?

James Shields has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 6 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in May 2005.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is James Shields based?

James Shields’ registered office is in Wexford, PA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Shields registered with FINRA?

No. James Shields has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify James Shields’ record?

Search CRD 4890398 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Shields’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Guardian Capital

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4890398, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Guardian Capital, LLC, filed 11 February 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Guardian Capital team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.