James Scott S provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
James Scott S reports 139 clients. They include 85 high-net-worth individuals and 54 individual clients. Of its assets, 94.6% ($132M across 249 accounts) are managed with discretion; $7.51M across 18 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 39% | 12% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 61% | 88% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 54 | $16.2M | 11.7% | $301K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 85 | $123M | 88.3% | $1.45M |
| Total | 139 | $139M | 100% | $1M |
- Clients
- 54
- Regulatory AUM
- $16.2M
- AUM share
- 11.7%
- Avg. per client
- $301K
- Clients
- 85
- Regulatory AUM
- $123M
- AUM share
- 88.3%
- Avg. per client
- $1.45M
Total
- Clients
- 139
- Regulatory AUM
- $139M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
James Scott S charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio management and financial planning. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1.00% |
| $500K–$1M | 0.75% |
| $1M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Trustee services
- Trustee services are charged 1% a year, billed quarterly at .25% of the average month-end balance, in addition to the management fee and subject to negotiation.
Scott James owns 75% or more of James Scott S. The leadership team of James Scott S includes President Scott James. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Scott JamesPresident, Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of James Scott S Co
Scott James
Control person · since March 1993
James Scott S’s regulatory assets grew from $108M (February 2022) to $139M (March 2026); clients rose from 111 to 139 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $139M | 139 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $125M | 135 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $91.6M | 116 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $85.7M | 118 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $108M | 111 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, James Scott S has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Virginia.
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 6700 Arlington BLVD, Falls ChurchHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- James Scott S Co
- Headquarters
- 6700 Arlington BLVD, Falls Church, VA 22042
- Website
- scottjamesgroup.com
- Phone
- 703-533-2500
- SEC file
- 801-123515
- Structure
- Virginia corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
James Scott S uses Pershing ($139M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. James Scott S has custody of $30.2M in client assets for 11 clients.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $139M100%
At year end, James Scott S’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (57%) and cash (22%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks57%
- Funds12%
- Bonds9%
- Cash22%
How many clients does James Scott S have?
James Scott S has 139 clients and manages $139 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 85 high-net-worth individuals and 54 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does James Scott S offer?
James Scott S provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does James Scott S charge?
James Scott S charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio management and financial planning. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does James Scott S use?
James Scott S’s separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $139M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does James Scott S have?
James Scott S has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does James Scott S invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, James Scott S’s separately managed accounts held 57% exchange-traded equities, 22% cash and equivalents, 12% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 9% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns James Scott S?
James Scott S’s direct owner is Scott James (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does James Scott S get paid?
James Scott S is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is James Scott S registered with the SEC?
Yes, James Scott S has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 25 March 2022. Its CRD number is 105861 and its SEC file number is 801-123515.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 30 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact James Scott S?
James Scott S’s main office is at 6700 Arlington BLVD, Falls Church, VA 22042. Its phone number is 703-533-2500. Its website is scottjamesgroup.com.