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James W. Ancey

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CRD#: 1258268
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Professional summary


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James Walter Ancey was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

November 21, 2014 - April 10, 2015

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16670
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 10, 2013 - September 11, 2013

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

November 1, 2005 - May 15, 2008

SOLEIL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 124737
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 2003 - February 18, 2004

FULCRUM GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 104455
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 9, 2001 - March 21, 2003

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 10, 2000 - May 4, 2001

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1994 - October 10, 2000

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 18, 1984 - September 26, 1994

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY

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: 5/18/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/24/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
KENTER SECURITIES CORPORATION | TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC | TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS | TCW BROKERAGE SERVICES

CRD#: 16670 / SEC#: , 8-31114

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address
515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone number
(213) 244-0000
Established
Delaware since 04/01/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE TCW GROUP, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
CAMPBELL, ROBERT NMNFINANCIAL REPORTING DIRECTOR/FINOP1349154
CARIERI, JOSEPH CARLMANAGER1223713
MAGPAYO, JOSEPH TCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT, AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2295294
MCCARTHY, GINAMANAGER4226460
VILLA, RICHARD MANUELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE TCW GROUP, INC.5586600
WERTS, FELICIA PANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & SECRETARY6562508

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Company Information


TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 16670

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