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James S. Comforti

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CRD#: 1122923
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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 Shawn Comforti, who also goes by Jim Comforti, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Comforti

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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Experience


Past

February 2, 2018 - June 1, 2018

GENERAL WELLINGTON CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 282139
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 2016 - June 2, 2016

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

October 21, 2015 - July 1, 2016

SWAN GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 114669
Encinitas, CA
Past

June 17, 2015 - October 23, 2015

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 16, 2015 - October 23, 2015

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 22, 2014 - August 14, 2014

L & S ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 140923
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 7, 2011 - February 8, 2013

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past

April 5, 2010 - January 5, 2011

MATRIX CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33364
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Past

November 6, 2009 - January 26, 2010

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 7, 2009 - November 10, 2009

CAPITAL RESEARCH BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40823
PASADENA, CA
Past

January 17, 2002 - November 19, 2008

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1996 - August 22, 1997

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 17, 1996 - January 24, 2002

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

June 23, 1987 - November 1, 1996

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8039
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 7, 1984 - May 1, 1987

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

February 13, 1984 - June 22, 1984

BIRR, WILSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 93
Past

June 22, 1983 - February 14, 1984

CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7311

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GENERAL WELLINGTON CAPITAL LLC
GENERAL WELLINGTON CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 282139 / SEC#: , 8-69705

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


Main Address
295 Madison Avenue 43rd Floor, New York, NY, 10017
Mailing Address
295 Madison Avenue 43rd Floor, New York, NY, 10017
Phone number
(212) 803-7150
Established
New York since 11/06/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MCLANE, MICHAEL COLINCEO, COO, MD4461016
MEEHAN, KEVIN PATRICKCCO, FINOP4652695

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Company Information


GENERAL WELLINGTON CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 282139

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