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James Blakey

Questioner · DISC type c
Founder & Senior Partner at CAV_OK Family Office, LLC
📍 Davidson, North Carolina, United States

James is the Founding Partner of CAV_OK Family Office, where he serves ultra-high-net-worth families with complex financial needs. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he previously founded two other firms focused on wealth management and tax planning. His career began uniquely as a commercial airline pilot before he transitioned into finance.

Outside of work, James is an avid pilot and enjoys flying small planes. He is also a long-time runner and former triathlete. Living in Davidson, NC, he is a passionate sports spectator who enjoys attending Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets games with his wife, three children, and grandson.

Unique fact: James began his professional life as a commercial airline pilot for US Airways before founding multiple financial services firms.

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Current Role
Founder & Senior Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Price-Sensitive

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Wealth Management (UHNW)
He founded his firm specifically to provide high-touch, coordinated financial services for select ultra-high net worth families with complex needs.
Complex Tax Planning
Founded a tax planning practice and recently completed a Trust Certificate Program to deepen his knowledge of sophisticated tax strategies for complex trusts.
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Career

Work history

Founder & Senior Partner
CAV_OK Family Office, LLC
Founder & Managing Partner
Davidson Accounting Company
Peer Advisory Chair
Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Founder & Partner
Secrest Blakey & Associates
Airline Captain
US Airways
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
CFP® Professional Education Program
College for Financial Planning
Cessna Citation 525S Type Rating
SimCom Aviation Training
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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