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James F. Mccarthy

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CRD#: 1110317
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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 Francis Mccarthy, who also goes by James Francis Mccarthy Jr, Jeff Mccarthy, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Francis Mccarthy Jr | Jeff Mccarthy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 18, 2023 - September 25, 2023

AFS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171819
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 4, 2023 - August 25, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 6, 2015 - April 4, 2023

AFS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171819
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 25, 2013 - December 20, 2013

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 11, 2001 - December 5, 2003

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43803
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

July 5, 1984 - April 24, 1990

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Past

June 6, 1983 - July 2, 1984

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/15/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AS
AFS SECURITIES, LLC
AFS SECURITIES, LLC | INSURANCE SERVICES BY AFS

CRD#: 171819 / SEC#: , 8-69483

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/17/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Massachusetts since 04/02/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.OWNER
ADRIEN, JACQUES CCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2996942
BENDER, STEVEN CHRISTOPHERFINOP2650187
BUNNELL, ANTHONYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF MANAGERS4197371
GIVENS, WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2790454
JOHNSON, DANIEL ROYCEPRESIDENT, DESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE PRODUCER1225931
MCDONALD, BRIAN THOMASBOARD OF MANAGERS2281813

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Company Information


AFS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 171819

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