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James D. Brown

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CRD#: 1209059
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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 Douglas Brown, who also goes by Jim Brown, 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, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Brown

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

June 15, 2010 - June 25, 2012

INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153687
WAYNE, PA
Past

May 9, 1995 - October 31, 2000

INVESTEC INC.

BD
CRD#: 18553
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 2, 1993 - July 9, 2010

INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 104762
WAYNE, PA
Past

August 26, 1987 - July 21, 1993

VALLEY FORGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7438
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

March 2, 1987 - August 25, 1987

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
Past

November 22, 1983 - January 28, 1987

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

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: 11/22/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC
INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS PA, LLC | INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153687 / SEC#: 801-71449

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Contact information


Main Address
620 Lee Road Suite 100, Wayne, PA 19087-5636
Mailing Address
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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2/20/2020)

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Company Information


INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153687

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