James Teeter has been an investment adviser representative at Adapt Wealth Advisors since July 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. James Teeter holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Adapt Wealth Advisors, LLC is an Atlanta, GA firm with $469M under management, 463 clients and 10 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
James Teeter is Wealth Advisor at Adapt Wealth Advisors and an Investment Advisor Representative with the firm, with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. His career began in 1986 after a nine-year tenure in accounting roles, including auditor, cost accountant and tax preparer. He launched his advisory career at Dean Witter and later joined Prudential Securities. From 1998 to 2003 he was a Financial Consultant at Legg Mason, before founding Apex Investment Advisors in Columbia, SC, where he served as President until 2025.
James Teeter’s longest registration was 18 years at Apex Investment Advisors (2007–2025). Before joining Adapt Wealth Advisors in 2025, James Teeter was registered through Apex Investment Advisors and Pointe Capital, Inc.
- Adapt Wealth Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · 1 yearWest Columbia, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 329448
- Apex Investment Advisors– · 18 yearsColumbia, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 130326
- Pointe Capital, Inc.– · 1 yearColumbia, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112097
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Teeter is registered as an investment adviser representative in South Carolina, since July 2025.
- South CarolinaSince 8 July 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 99TO | Operations Professional Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 5 December 2003 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 August 1994 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 22 July 1987 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 21 November 1986 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 November 1986 |
- Name
- Operations Professional Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
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- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
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- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Arthur Teeter
- CRD
- 1589128
- Firm
- Adapt Wealth Advisors · CRD 329448
- Office
- 3965 Southeastern Way, West Columbia, SC 29169
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 1986
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- adaptwealthadvisors.com
Where does James Teeter work?
James Teeter is an investment adviser representative registered through Adapt Wealth Advisors, LLC since July 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Teeter a financial advisor?
Yes. James Teeter has a current investment-adviser registration in South Carolina, through Adapt Wealth Advisors since July 2025.
How many years of experience does James Teeter have?
James Teeter has 39 years in the financial industry, since November 1986, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has James Teeter passed?
James Teeter has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 3, Series 65, Series 24 and Series 99TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1986. FINRA credited James Teeter with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James Teeter work before Adapt Wealth Advisors?
Before Adapt Wealth Advisors, James Teeter was registered through Pointe Capital, Inc., January 2006 to August 2007.
Where is James Teeter based?
James Teeter’s registered office is in West Columbia, SC.
Is James Teeter registered with FINRA?
No. James Teeter has no current broker registration.
How can I verify James Teeter’s record?
Search CRD 1589128 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Teeter’s full registration record.
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