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James S. Mendelson

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CRD#: 1052310
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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 Stuart Mendelson, who also goes by Jim Stuart Mendelson, Jim Mendelson, James Stuart Mendelson, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. James had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Stuart Mendelson | Jim Mendelson | James Stuart Mendelson

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

April 24, 2019 - May 27, 2020

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 2017 - February 14, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 2016 - May 17, 2017

DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104446
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 2014 - December 31, 2015

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5953
WOODBURY, NY
Past

October 18, 2012 - July 17, 2014

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 29, 2008 - October 31, 2012

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 8, 2007 - March 28, 2008

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2005 - December 13, 2006

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 2003 - July 21, 2005

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

March 11, 1999 - June 13, 2003

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 10, 1998 - February 12, 1999

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 3, 1993 - August 7, 1998

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

October 16, 1989 - January 22, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

October 16, 1989 - January 22, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

December 8, 1982 - August 3, 1989

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

December 8, 1982 - August 3, 1989

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
360 DEGREE PANORAMIC WEALTHVIEW | FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL | ESI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265 / SEC#: 801-41722, 8-14286

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/1992 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/4/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
360 DEGREE PANORAMIC WEALTHVIEW | FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL | ESI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265 / SEC#: 801-41722, 8-14286

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/1992 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604
Mailing Address
One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604
Phone number
(800) 344-7437
Established
Vermont since 10/07/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
470

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ESI FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 (FMAX) (9/4/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NLV FINANCIAL CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
ASSADI, MEHRANDIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD5270638
AZARSHAHI, ATAOLLAHPRESIDENT & CEO7270581
COTTON, ROBERT EARLDIRECTOR3085405
DUNNE, REBECCA NASSARDIRECTOR3236752
FRANKLIN, ROBERTSVP, COMPLIANCE & CCO3213051
FRAZEE, MATTHEWDIRECTOR5979281
KEENAN, JOHN FRANCISSVP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT2222699
KUCINSKAS, ERIC KEITHVP, FINOP & TREASURER6072823
MCKENNY, IAN ANDREWVP, CHIEF COUNSEL & SECRETARY5352951
PALMER, REBECCACHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER7320153
TEESE, GREGORY DWIGHTSVP, OPERATIONS, COO2135269

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,116
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,451,252,093

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

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