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John W. Hart

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CRD#: 1074950
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Woods Hart was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. John had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 39 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

June 6, 2014 - January 29, 2020

AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108278
Newport Beach, CA
Past

October 5, 2012 - April 16, 2014

TSC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37058
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 23, 2008 - July 18, 2012

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17229
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 21, 2007 - November 2, 2007

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 16, 2007 - February 13, 2007

J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107038
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 7, 2006 - February 7, 2007

JPMORGAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104234
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 28, 2006 - November 28, 2006

GOLD COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 110925
GOLD RIVER, CA
Past

June 26, 2006 - November 28, 2006

GOLD COAST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110925
GOLD RIVER, CA
Past

August 26, 2003 - September 19, 2006

BERKELEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127067
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 8, 2001 - June 12, 2003

LONDON PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25089
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

July 30, 1994 - October 25, 2000

BERKELEY INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14346
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 22, 1994 - September 15, 2003

BERKELEY INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 104582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 1, 1993 - March 28, 1994

FPS BROKER SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25065
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

July 27, 1988 - January 7, 1993

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 1987 - March 3, 1988

SOUTHMARK CAPITAL RESOURCE

BD
CRD#: 8561
Past

May 28, 1987 - September 23, 1987

WATSON & TAYLOR INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 11241
Past

June 1, 1984 - December 12, 1986

FRANKLIN REALTY SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12978

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".
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AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 108278 / SEC#: 801-42015

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/1992 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
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/22/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AI
AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 108278 / SEC#: 801-42015

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/1992 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5140 Birch Street Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 660-6373
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts71
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,065,062,527

Red Flags


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Company Information


AFFINITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 108278

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