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Morris J. Ellis

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CRD#: 1219250
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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.

Morris James Ellis, who also goes by James Ellis, Jim Ellis, M. James Ellis, was a registered financial professional .

Morris is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Morris had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Ellis | Jim Ellis | M. James Ellis

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

June 23, 2017 - October 18, 2017

JOHN D. DOVICH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120458
Cincinnati, OH
Past

September 30, 2015 - August 18, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

September 17, 2015 - August 18, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 9, 2007 - May 6, 2015

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 9, 2007 - May 6, 2015

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 18, 1999 - February 9, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 566
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 4, 1991 - February 9, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 11, 1985 - October 4, 1991

GRADISON & COMPANY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 859
Past

February 24, 1984 - December 14, 1984

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10

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: 2/10/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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JOHN D. DOVICH & ASSOCIATES, LLC
JOHN D. DOVICH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 120458 / SEC#: 801-62184

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Contact information


Main Address
625 Eden Park Drive Suite 310, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN D. DOVICH & ASSOCIATES, LLC 03-18 (2/22/2019)

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Company Information


JOHN D. DOVICH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 120458

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