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James W. Zelek

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CRD#: 1216589
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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 Walter Zelek, who also goes by James W Zelek, Jim Zelek, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James W Zelek | Jim Zelek

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 7, 2012 - June 11, 2014

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
MOULTONBOROUGH, NH
Past

March 29, 2012 - June 11, 2014

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
MOULTONBOROUGH, NH
Past

October 20, 2004 - June 26, 2014

ZELEK & ASSOCIATES

RIA
CRD#: 130633
MOULTONBOROUGH, NH
Past

July 8, 2000 - March 30, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
MOULTONBOROUGH, NH
Past

June 23, 1995 - July 8, 2000

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past

April 20, 1993 - December 31, 1993

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 8, 1992 - April 23, 1993

AMERICAN EXPRESS SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10518
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 21, 1983 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

December 21, 1983 - April 23, 1993

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 21, 1983 - April 23, 1993

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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: 10/18/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


IC
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
INVESTORS CAPITAL ADVISORY | INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613 / SEC#: 801-62341, 8-45054

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/17/2017
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Contact information


Main Address
6 Kimball Lane, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Massachusetts since 07/06/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ICA PART 2A BROCHURE & APPENDIX 1 (10/5/2016)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
INVESTORS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
BRETON, BERNARD ANDREBD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2030660
OLSON, GREGORY ALANSECRETARY2692482
SHELSON, MARK PAULTREASURER1819252
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration11

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Company Information


INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

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