James Wilson has been Managing Partner/President/CFO of Northern Capital Management since February 1992, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. James Wilson holds a Bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Accounting from Whitworth University.
Northern Capital Management, Inc. is a Spokane, WA firm with $918M under management, 739 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Jim Wilson is Managing Partner and Financial Advisor of Northern Capital Management. He opened the firm in 1992 and, as Managing Partner, helps shape its strategic plans. As Investment Committee Chair he oversees the firm's investment research and selection process, and as Financial Advisor he meets with clients to help them achieve their financial goals.
James Wilson’s longest registration is the current one, 22 years at Northern Capital Management since 2003.
- Northern Capital Retirement Services, Inc.– · 13 yearsSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 163327
- – present · 22 yearsSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111379
Professional designations
Listed by Northern Capital Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Wilson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from July 2011; the most recent is Texas, in May 2014.
- TexasSince 1 May 2014
- WashingtonSince 13 July 2011
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 25 May 1993 |
| Series 27 | Financial and Operations Principal Examination | 21 May 1993 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 13 March 1992 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 14 December 1987 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 November 1987 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Financial and Operations Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Karl Wilson
- CRD
- 1771833
- Firm
- Northern Capital Management · CRD 111379
- Role
- Managing Partner/President/CFO
- Office
- 2700 SOUTH SOUTHEAST BOULEVARD, SUITE 205, Spokane, WA 99223-4984
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 1995
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- northernwelcome.com
Where does James Wilson work?
James Wilson has been Managing Partner/President/CFO of Northern Capital Management, Inc. since February 1992, and is a control person of the firm.
Is James Wilson a financial advisor?
Yes. James Wilson has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Washington, through Northern Capital Management since July 2011.
How many years of experience does James Wilson have?
James Wilson has 31 years in the financial industry, since May 1995, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has James Wilson passed?
James Wilson has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24, Series 27 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1987. FINRA credited James Wilson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James Wilson work before Northern Capital Management?
Before Northern Capital Management, James Wilson was registered through Wilson, Miller and Associates, July 1994 to December 2002.
Where is James Wilson based?
James Wilson’s registered office is in Spokane, WA.
Is James Wilson registered with FINRA?
No. James Wilson has no current broker registration.
Is James Wilson a CFP?
Northern Capital Management lists James Wilson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify James Wilson’s record?
Search CRD 1771833 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Wilson’s full registration record.