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James E. Maxwell

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CRD#: 1220281
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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 Elton Maxwell JR, who also goes by Buddy Elton Maxwell Jr, Buddy Maxwell, James E Maxwell, was a registered financial advisor .

James is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1984. James had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Buddy Elton Maxwell Jr | Buddy Maxwell | James E Maxwell

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

February 11, 2008 - July 28, 2009

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 17, 2006 - February 25, 2008

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 17, 2006 - February 25, 2008

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 13, 2004 - November 20, 2006

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 29, 2004 - November 20, 2006

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 27, 2002 - January 2, 2004

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 566
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 1, 2000 - January 2, 2004

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 23, 1995 - November 10, 2000

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 1994 - January 23, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

June 18, 1993 - January 9, 1995

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 24, 1990 - June 10, 1993

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 14, 1988 - May 24, 1990

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 2, 1988 - November 15, 1988

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
Past

March 2, 1988 - November 15, 1988

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
Past

April 1, 1986 - February 8, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

January 19, 1984 - March 10, 1986

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580

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: 12/21/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/28/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BF
BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 132558 / SEC#: , 8-66603

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 06/04/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Illinois since 06/08/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BREWER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLCPARENT COMPANY
ARANA, EDWARD ANTHONYFINOP, CFO2969234
ERICKSON, ADAM GARYPRESIDENT3081286
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRAML COMPLIANCE OFFICER2478952
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCCO2478952

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1
Arbitration2

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Company Information


BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 132558

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