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James A. Woods

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CRD#: 1041125
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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 Appleton Woods JR, who also goes by James Appleton Jr Woods, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. James had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Appleton Jr Woods

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

October 22, 1994 - December 31, 1995

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 1988 - February 26, 2014

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
WASHINGTON, DC

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/28/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.
TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 36130 / SEC#: , 8-47051

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/30/2019
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 10/19/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TIAA-CREF ASSET MANAGEMENT LLCSHAREHOLDER
LEE, CHRISTY ROSSPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4926666
LEE, CHRISTY ROSSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4926666
PIERRE-MERRITT, MARJORIECORPORATE SECRETARY5308970
RAUSCHENBACH, KEITH HENRYPRESIDENT, COO & DIRECTOR1719526
SMITH, SHANITA SPIVEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5174146

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Company Information


TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 36130

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