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James Upshaw

Investment adviser representative at Bay Capital Advisors in Virginia Beach, VA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Upshaw is an investment adviser representative at Bay Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $228M, and works from its Virginia Beach, VA office. James Upshaw has been registered through Bay Capital Advisors since 20 September 2024, has 2 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

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

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Upshaw has been an investment adviser representative at Bay Capital Advisors since September 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Bay Capital Advisors, LLC is a Virginia Beach, VA firm with $228M under management, 195 clients and 5 advisers across 5 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.

  1. – present · 2 years
    Virginia Beach, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140796

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Upshaw is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since September 2024.

  • VirginiaSince 20 September 2024

Examinations

Series 655 September 2024
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Michael Upshaw
CRD
7986672
Firm
Bay Capital Advisors · CRD 140796
Office
582 LYNNHAVEN PARKWAY, SUITE 302, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 2024
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does James Upshaw work?

James Upshaw is an investment adviser representative registered through Bay Capital Advisors, LLC since September 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Upshaw a financial advisor?

Yes. James Upshaw has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through Bay Capital Advisors since September 2024.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Upshaw have?

James Upshaw has 2 years in the financial industry, since September 2024, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has James Upshaw passed?

James Upshaw passed the Series 65 in September 2024.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is James Upshaw based?

James Upshaw’s registered office is in Virginia Beach, VA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Upshaw registered with FINRA?

No. James Upshaw has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify James Upshaw’s record?

Search CRD 7986672 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Upshaw’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Bay Capital Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7986672, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Bay Capital Advisors, LLC, filed 12 August 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.