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James H. Howland

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CRD#: 1040460
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Professional summary


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James Harold Howland was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. James had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 3, 2012 - March 6, 2014

STERN BROTHERS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 16325
MOKENA, IL
Past

September 27, 2011 - June 27, 2012

FELTL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6905
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 3, 2008 - September 7, 2011

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 7, 2005 - October 1, 2008

SBK-BROOKS INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 35851
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 15, 2002 - March 31, 2005

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 19, 2000 - January 9, 2001

LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 43098
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 7, 1997 - July 8, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 1, 1996 - April 3, 1997

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 4, 1990 - April 10, 1996

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 27, 1984 - September 4, 1990

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580
Past

May 10, 1982 - June 12, 1984

BECKER PARIBAS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7635

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/21/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SB
STERN BROTHERS & CO.
BINGHAM & COMPANY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | STERN BROTHERS & CO. PUBLIC FINANCE | STERN BROTHERS & CO.

CRD#: 16325 / SEC#: , 8-33724

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8000 Maryland Ave. Suite 800, St. Louis, MO 63105-3911
Mailing Address
8000 Maryland Ave. Suite 800, St. Louis, MO 63105-3911
Phone number
(314) 727-5519
Established
Missouri since 01/25/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PEGGY P FINN REVOCABLE TRUST DTD 11-7-1996 AS AMENDEDTRUST
PEGGY P. FINN 2012 TRUST DATED 12-21-2012TRUST
CLEMENTS, DONALD SIDNEYCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER4440518
ESSERT, GLENN EDWARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AMLCO1447868
FINN, PEGGY PRINCECHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR, CEO, SECRETARY, TRUSTEE730640
FINN, TERRENCE MICHAELPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1102166
MIRIANI, JASON ANDREWCFO, TREASURER4547660
WARREN, KAREN KAYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1316200

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


STERN BROTHERS & CO.

CRD#: 16325

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