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James White

Managing Member at Tempus Wealth Planning in Irvine, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James White is Managing Member of Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC, an investment adviser managing $699M, and works from its Irvine, CA office. James White has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Tempus Wealth Planning since 7 November 2016, has 23 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 6, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 7.

23
Years in industry
9
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

James White has been Managing Member of Tempus Wealth Planning since October 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. James White holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, emphasis in Financial Services from Brigham Young University and a Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College.

Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC is an Irvine, CA firm with $699M under management, 683 clients and 9 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

James White is Director of Financial Planning and Founding Partner of Tempus Wealth Planning. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2003. He is primarily responsible for providing financial planning advice and services to clients of the firm.

James White’s longest registration was 13 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (2003–2016). Before joining Tempus Wealth Planning in 2016, James White was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

  1. – present · 9 years
    Irvine, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 285349
  2. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
    – · 13 years
    Irvine, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Tempus Wealth Planning

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

James White is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since November 2016.

  • CaliforniaSince 7 November 2016

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 730 June 2003
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6623 June 2003
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 6319 June 2001
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 68 June 2001
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Barker White
CRD
4382100
Firm
Tempus Wealth Planning · CRD 285349
Role
Managing Member
Office
100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 1070, Irvine, CA 92618
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2002
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
tempuswp.com

Common questions

Where does James White work?

James White has been Managing Member of Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC since October 2016, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 16 March 2026

Is James White a financial advisor?

Yes. James White has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Tempus Wealth Planning since November 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does James White have?

James White has 23 years in the financial industry, since November 2002, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has James White passed?

James White has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in June 2001. FINRA credited James White with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is James White based?

James White’s registered office is in Irvine, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James White registered with FINRA?

No. James White has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James White a CFP?

Tempus Wealth Planning lists James White with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: James White, CFP®, MSFS biography, tempuswp.com

How can I verify James White’s record?

Search CRD 4382100 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James White’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Tempus Wealth Planning

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4382100, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC, filed 16 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Tempus Wealth Planning team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.