# James Investment Research Inc

> James Investment Research Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Xenia, OH, registered since 1976, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 18, 2026.

- CRD: 110433
- Filed as: JAMES INVESTMENT RESEARCH INC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Xenia, OH
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 18, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/110433
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/james-investment-research-inc-xenia-oh-110433

## Quick answers

**How is James Investment Research Inc compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), James Investment Research Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other.

**How much does James Investment Research Inc charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 18, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $150 an hour (Financial planning fees). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is James Investment Research Inc located?**
James Investment Research Inc's principal office is in Xenia, OH, according to its Form ADV.

**Is James Investment Research Inc registered with the SEC or a state?**
James Investment Research Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1976. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 110433.

**How much does James Investment Research Inc manage?**
James Investment Research Inc reports $1,211,598,322 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 18, 2026 (97% discretionary).

**How have James Investment Research Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for James Investment Research Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $1,558,400,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,211,598,322 in the October 2026 data, down 22%. Total employees: 16 in October 2021 and 15 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does James Investment Research Inc serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (295); high net worth individuals (109); corporations or other businesses not listed above (14).

**Which custodians does James Investment Research Inc use?**
James Investment Research Inc's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does James Investment Research Inc report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/110433

**What changed in James Investment Research Inc's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the January 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in TN. No longer registered or notice-filed in MD.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)
- Other

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 18, 2026)

- Hourly rate: $150 an hour (Financial planning fees)

> Hourly: Financial planning fees are calculated and charged on an hourly basis at $150 per hour.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
- Morgan Stanley

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $1,211,598,322
- Discretionary: $1,176,574,834
- Non-discretionary: $35,023,488

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 295 | $104,122,921 |
| High net worth individuals | 109 | $463,142,211 |
| Investment companies | 1 | $551,403,738 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $5,831,086 |
| Charitable organizations | 12 | $38,379,050 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 14 | $43,808,829 |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $4,910,487 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1976 (49 years)
- Employees: 15 total, 8 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: AL, CA, FL, KY, LA, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [jamesinvestment.com](https://jamesinvestment.com)
- Facebook @JAMESINVT
- LinkedIn @JAMES-INVESTMENT
- X @JAMESINVT
- YouTube @UCXtypmCV8HOudKu5Bn-UrBQ

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $1,558,400,000 | 16 | March 16, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,464,157,338 | 18 | March 15, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $1,071,122,687 | 16 | December 22, 2022 |
| October 2024 | $1,060,007,560 | 15 | January 2, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,165,234,618 | 14 | December 19, 2024 |
| October 2026 | $1,211,598,322 | 15 | May 18, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $1,558,400,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,211,598,322 in the October 2026 data, down 22%.
Total employees: 16 in October 2021 and 15 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### January 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in TN.
- No longer registered or notice-filed in MD.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. James Investment Research Inc (CRD 110433): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.