The Scott S. James Company

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Client assets under management

$139,382,237

Clients

139

61% high-net worth

Advisors

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Typical

Average account size

$1,002,750

About

The Scott S. James Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management (both discretionary and non-discretionary), and trustee services to individuals — including high-net-worth clients — as well as small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates. As of December 31, 2025 the firm managed roughly $139 million for about 139 clients and its investment advisory representatives hold Certified Financial Planner credentials.

The firm tailors investment strategies to documented client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances, with planning centered on goals such as retirement and funding education; clients complete a retirement cash flow questionnaire and portfolios are reviewed at least annually with rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting considered. SJC’s analysis and strategy toolkit includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory approaches and, where appropriate, uses options, margin, and other instruments consistent with client risk profiles and any client-imposed restrictions.

Notably, the firm is affiliated with a broker-dealer and requires use of that introducing broker-dealer (which routes trades through Pershing), and several of its advisory representatives also serve as registered representatives of the affiliated broker-dealer and are licensed insurance agents — relationships the brochure identifies as potential conflicts of interest and says are mitigated by disclosure and the firm’s fiduciary obligations. The firm also acts as a trustee for client trusts, a role that results in limited custody and subjecting trustee accounts to independent surprise custody examinations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.75% $1,000,001+: 0.50%

Project-based

Main office location

The Scott S. James Company

6700 Arlington Blvd

Falls Church VA 22042, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Florida · Maryland · North Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

Website 703-533-2500

Advisors at this firm

Tyler J

Series 65

Falls Church, VA

The Scott S. James Company

Tyler James is a financial advisor at The Scott S. James Company with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Market America and has experience in education from his time at Union College and Falls Church High School. The Scott S. James Company provides financial planning, portfolio management, and trustee services to individuals, small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm customizes investment programs using a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory techniques, with a focus on education and retirement funding, cash flow, tax, risk management, and estate planning.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management

Scott J

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Falls Church, VA

The Scott S. James Company

Scott James is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience and is the president of The Scott S. James Company, where he has worked since 1996. He previously worked at Scott James Group, Inc. starting in 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an office building through Scott James, LLC. The Scott S. James Company provides financial planning, portfolio management, and trustee services to individuals, small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm customizes investment programs using a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory techniques, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management

Mary S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Falls Church, VA

The Scott S. James Company

Mary Scanlan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with The Scott S. James Company since 1996 and also works with Scott James Group, Inc. in Falls Church, VA. The Scott S. James Company provides financial planning, portfolio management, and trustee services to individuals, small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm customizes investment programs using a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory approaches, with a focus on education and retirement funding.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management

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