# The Scott S. James Company

> The Scott S. James Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Falls Church, VA, registered since 2022, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026.

- CRD: 105861
- Filed as: THE SCOTT S. JAMES COMPANY
- Legal name: James Scott S Co
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Falls Church, VA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105861
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/the-scott-s-james-company-falls-church-va-105861

## Quick answers

**How is The Scott S. James Company compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), The Scott S. James Company reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges.

**Where is The Scott S. James Company located?**
The Scott S. James Company's principal office is in Falls Church, VA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is The Scott S. James Company registered with the SEC or a state?**
The Scott S. James Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105861.

**How much does The Scott S. James Company manage?**
The Scott S. James Company reports $139,382,237 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026 (95% discretionary).

**How have The Scott S. James Company's assets and staff changed since 2022?**
In the Form ADV data for The Scott S. James Company: Regulatory assets under management: $107,853,176 in the October 2022 data and $139,382,237 in the October 2026 data, up 29%. Total employees: 3 in October 2022 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does The Scott S. James Company serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (85); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (54).

**Which custodians does The Scott S. James Company use?**
The Scott S. James Company's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Pershing LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does The Scott S. James Company 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/105861

**Does The Scott S. James Company state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026 says: "There is no minimum account size and Clients are not required to have a certain amount of investment experience or sophistication."

**What changed in The Scott S. James Company's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $125,246,782 to $139,382,237 (+11%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> There is no minimum account size and Clients are not required to have a certain amount of investment experience or sophistication.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Pershing LLC

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: $139,382,237
- Discretionary: $131,870,669
- Non-discretionary: $7,511,568

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 54 | $16,242,970 |
| High net worth individuals | 85 | $123,139,267 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2022 (4 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL, MD, NC, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [scottjamesgroup.com](https://scottjamesgroup.com)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $107,853,176 | 3 | February 22, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $85,706,843 | 3 | March 28, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $91,553,175 | 3 | March 22, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $125,246,782 | 3 | March 26, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $139,382,237 | 3 | March 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $107,853,176 in the October 2022 data and $139,382,237 in the October 2026 data, up 29%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2022 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $125,246,782 to $139,382,237 (+11%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. The Scott S. James Company (CRD 105861): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.