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James W. Pon

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CRD#: 1159600
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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 W Pon, who also goes by James Pon, Jim Pon, Jimmy Pon, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 3, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Pon | Jim Pon | Jimmy Pon

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

April 25, 2012 - December 10, 2012

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
BERKELEY, CA
Past

April 25, 2012 - December 10, 2012

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
BERKELEY, CA
Past

September 8, 2010 - April 10, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
HERCULES, CA
Past

September 8, 2010 - April 10, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
HERCULES, CA
Past

September 23, 2008 - September 22, 2010

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

September 10, 2008 - September 22, 2010

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

April 27, 2005 - January 3, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
OAKLAND, CA
Past

April 6, 2005 - January 3, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
OAKLAND, CA
Past

April 17, 1999 - February 22, 2001

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 2, 1998 - July 6, 1998

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7665
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 8, 1996 - January 5, 1998

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 1992 - May 12, 1995

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 1988 - March 20, 1992

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1987 - October 18, 1988

CITICORP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7474
Past

August 17, 1983 - July 14, 1986

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167

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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CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/26/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/15/1987
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Mailing Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Phone number
(858) 530-4400
Established
California since 11/07/1996
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
791

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CUSO FINANCIAL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.LIMITED PARTNER
AWS 1, LLCGENERAL PARTNER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELA JILLFINOP
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,354
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,378,345,125

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

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