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James R. Rubin

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CRD#: 1192632
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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 Ross Rubin, who also goes by James R Rubin, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James R Rubin

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Owner/President, RF Ventures, Inc.; owns a fish window cleaning franchise providing window cleaning services to residences and business; non-investment related; 933 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; started 07/2017; Less than 100 hours per month during market hours.

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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

May 4, 2020 - October 31, 2022

MONARCH PLAN ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 286612
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

May 14, 2014 - December 21, 2016

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 231
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

May 14, 2014 - December 21, 2016

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 18, 2012 - September 5, 2013

FMB RETIREMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 164571
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

April 3, 2012 - July 2, 2012

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 9, 2009 - November 29, 2010

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141430
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

September 4, 2009 - November 29, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

October 25, 2006 - September 14, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

October 3, 2006 - September 14, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

May 17, 2002 - October 6, 2006

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

January 20, 1996 - May 8, 2002

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 21, 1995 - December 15, 1995

WM FUND SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30763
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 19, 1992 - February 21, 1995

COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 25929
Past

August 6, 1991 - June 23, 1992

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

January 16, 1991 - September 12, 1991

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 31, 1989 - March 22, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 31, 1989 - March 22, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 11, 1988 - October 21, 1989

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 22, 1988 - August 10, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

January 21, 1986 - June 9, 1988

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

December 20, 1983 - November 21, 1984

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MP
MONARCH PLAN ADVISORS
3(38) INVESTMENT FIDUCIARIES | MONARCH PLAN ADVISORS | MONARCH CORPORATE ADVISORS

CRD#: 286612 / SEC#: 801-111651

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/12/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MP
MONARCH PLAN ADVISORS
3(38) INVESTMENT FIDUCIARIES | MONARCH PLAN ADVISORS | MONARCH CORPORATE ADVISORS

CRD#: 286612 / SEC#: 801-111651

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3355 Cochran Street Suite 101, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Mailing Address
Phone number
(818) 444-0376
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-06-16 MONARCH PLAN ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts136
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 762,465,061

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Company Information


MONARCH PLAN ADVISORS

CRD#: 286612

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