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James I. Aoki

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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CRD#: 1071754
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Professional summary


James Isao Aoki, who also goes by Jim Aoki, is a registered financial professional currently at FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Santa Barbara, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Aoki

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 19, 2007 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1231-b State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
BD
CRD#: 42150
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

October 27, 2003 - November 20, 2007

CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 121699
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

October 27, 1998 - August 27, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 19, 1994 - September 30, 1998

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 24, 1991 - November 5, 1993

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
RENO, NV
Past

March 6, 1987 - September 9, 1989

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 7, 1985 - September 9, 1989

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 31, 1983 - November 1, 1985

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
California
(12/19/2007)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/21/1985
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150 / SEC#: , 8-49727

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


Main Address
3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 238, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone number
(724) 846-2488
Established
Pennsylvania since 10/21/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DANIELS, BLAKE WILLIAMCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; SECRETARY;TREASURER;CFO1285106
DANIELS, BRIAN LEEOWNER1213561
BENTLEY, GREGORY JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER705379
PINTARIC, WILLIAM RICHARD JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHITENACK, MITCH LEECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP, PFO, POO4794021

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Company Information


FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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