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James Thompson

Investment adviser representative at J.D.T. in Lexington, KY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Thompson is an investment adviser representative at J.D.T. Inc, an investment adviser managing $159M, and works from its Lexington, KY office. James Thompson has been registered through J.D.T. since 12 December 2017, has 23 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 7 and Series 63.

23
Years in industry
8
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Thompson has been an investment adviser representative at J.D.T. since December 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

J.D.T. Inc is a Lexington, KY firm with $159M under management, 208 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

James Thompson’s longest registration was 9 years at Cooper Management Service, Inc. (2003–2012). Before joining J.D.T. in 2017, James Thompson was registered through UBS Financial Services Inc. and Cooper Management Service, Inc.

  1. – present · 8 years
    Lexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 146357
  2. UBS Financial Services Inc.
    – · 5 years
    Lexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8174
  3. Cooper Management Service, Inc.
    – · 9 years
    Lexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 123849

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Thompson is registered as an investment adviser representative in Kentucky, since December 2017.

  • KentuckySince 12 December 2017

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6325 April 2012
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 710 April 2012
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6520 February 2001
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Michael Thompson
CRD
4624093
Firm
J.D.T. · CRD 146357
Office
444 LEWIS HARGETT CIRCLE, STE 125, Lexington, KY 40503
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2003
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does James Thompson work?

James Thompson is an investment adviser representative registered through J.D.T. Inc since December 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Thompson a financial advisor?

Yes. James Thompson has a current investment-adviser registration in Kentucky, through J.D.T. since December 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Thompson have?

James Thompson has 23 years in the financial industry, since January 2003, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has James Thompson passed?

James Thompson has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in February 2001. FINRA credited James Thompson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did James Thompson work before J.D.T.?

Before J.D.T., James Thompson was registered through UBS Financial Services Inc., February 2012 to December 2017; Cooper Management Service, Inc., January 2003 to February 2012.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is James Thompson based?

James Thompson’s registered office is in Lexington, KY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Thompson registered with FINRA?

No. James Thompson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify James Thompson’s record?

Search CRD 4624093 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Thompson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at J.D.T.

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4624093, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of J.D.T. Inc, filed 2 February 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.