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James Stephenson

Investment adviser representative at Chelsea Advisory Services in Lake Charles, LA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Stephenson is an investment adviser representative at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc, an investment adviser managing $147M, and works from its Lake Charles, LA office. James Stephenson has been registered through Chelsea Advisory Services since 30 September 2021, has 5 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

5
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Stephenson has been an investment adviser representative at Chelsea Advisory Services since September 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc is a Staten Island, NY firm with $147M under management, 552 clients and 25 advisers across 22 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.

James Stephenson’s longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Chelsea Advisory Services since 2021. Before joining Chelsea Advisory Services in 2021, James Stephenson was registered through J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Lake Charles, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 150791
  2. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
    – · under a year
    Lake Charles, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112294

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Stephenson is registered as an investment adviser representative in Louisiana, since September 2021.

  • LouisianaSince 30 September 2021

Examinations

Series 6529 January 2021
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

CRD
6603230
Firm
Chelsea Advisory Services · CRD 150791
Office
Lake Charles, LA
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2021
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does James Stephenson work?

James Stephenson is an investment adviser representative registered through Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc since September 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Stephenson a financial advisor?

Yes. James Stephenson has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana, through Chelsea Advisory Services since September 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Stephenson have?

James Stephenson has 5 years in the financial industry, since January 2021, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has James Stephenson passed?

James Stephenson passed the Series 65 in January 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did James Stephenson work before Chelsea Advisory Services?

Before Chelsea Advisory Services, James Stephenson was registered through J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., January 2021 to September 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is James Stephenson based?

James Stephenson’s registered office is in Lake Charles, LA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Stephenson registered with FINRA?

No. James Stephenson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify James Stephenson’s record?

Search CRD 6603230 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Stephenson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Chelsea Advisory Services

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6603230, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc, filed 18 August 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.