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James S. Buckland

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CRD#: 1061158
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Professional summary


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James Scott Buckland was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. James had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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

September 28, 2016 - December 4, 2018

BNY ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106108
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

September 28, 2016 - December 4, 2018

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

February 2, 2016 - September 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 1, 2016 - September 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

October 31, 2006 - September 4, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

October 31, 2006 - September 4, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

October 31, 2006 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

October 31, 2006 - January 21, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

August 28, 2006 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ISELIN, NJ
Past

August 28, 2006 - September 4, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

August 28, 2006 - September 4, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

August 28, 2006 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

August 28, 2006 - January 21, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

June 28, 2004 - May 12, 2006

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
ISELIN, NJ
Past

June 23, 2004 - August 22, 2006

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
ISELIN, NJ
Past

July 17, 2003 - June 17, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
MARLTON, NJ
Past

July 17, 2003 - June 17, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2002 - May 29, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

November 1, 2001 - May 29, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 2001 - July 16, 2001

COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29258
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 5, 1991 - July 17, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 1988 - December 16, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 13, 1985 - May 14, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

February 7, 1984 - February 13, 1985

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

August 24, 1982 - December 22, 1983

MOSELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7908

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BA
BNY ADVISORS
BNY ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS INC | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | BNY MELLON ADVISORS

CRD#: 106108 / SEC#: 801-52378

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/1996 Approved)

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BA
BNY ADVISORS
BNY ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS INC | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | BNY MELLON ADVISORS

CRD#: 106108 / SEC#: 801-52378

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1800 American Blvd. Suite 300 - Pod D, Pennington, NJ 08534
Mailing Address
Phone number
800-200-3033, OPTION 3
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
79

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. MANAGED360 PROGRAM WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts122,578
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 23,959,697,127

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
08/28/2024
10/27/2023

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Company Information


BNY ADVISORS

CRD#: 106108

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