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James R. Castle

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CRD#: 1012860
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Rutherford Castle JR, who also goes by J. R. Castle, James Rutherford Castle, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


J. R. Castle | James Rutherford Castle

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 12, 2010 - December 31, 2016

INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151941
SPRINGFIELD, PA
Past

July 2, 2009 - September 23, 2009

GIBRALTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124128
SPRINGFIELD, PA
Past

February 2, 2005 - May 16, 2008

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
PHILDELPHIA, PA
Past

January 17, 2002 - May 16, 2008

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 19, 1996 - January 23, 2002

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 16, 1994 - August 9, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 15, 1994 - July 11, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 28, 1991 - February 28, 1994

HUNTINGTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13897
Past

December 23, 1986 - September 13, 1990

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 23, 1986 - November 7, 1986

RUTHERFORD, BROWN & CATHERWOOD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10306
Past

April 1, 1985 - January 20, 1986

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
Past

December 21, 1983 - January 4, 1985

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
Past

August 31, 1982 - October 21, 1983

AMA INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 678

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/15/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


IA
INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC
INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 151941 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Springfield, PA
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Firm type
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# of Employees

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Company Information


INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 151941

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