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James H. Cox

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CRD#: 1092444
JC

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 Henry Cox III was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 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

October 14, 2015 - June 1, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

October 9, 2015 - June 1, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8408
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

July 20, 2012 - January 27, 2014

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 17, 2012 - January 27, 2014

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 5, 2003 - February 16, 2012

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 4, 2003 - February 16, 2012

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 29, 2000 - September 16, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 22, 2000 - September 16, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 5, 1990 - October 16, 2000

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 26, 1988 - May 14, 1990

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 1983 - April 16, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

March 2, 1983 - March 7, 1983

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724

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: 9/24/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/23/1987
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


CF
CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CAPITOL CITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 8408 / SEC#: 801-24253, 8-25203

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 04/08/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
1821 West Burdick Expressway, Minot, ND 58701
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Wisconsin since 08/11/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CFS ADV PART 2 (3/28/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAPITAL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
CHRISTIANSON, JOANNE MARIETREASURER5341634
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4871251
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4871251
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DFINOP4871251
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTPRESIDENT2181631
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2181631

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration5

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Company Information


CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8408

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