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James W. Carlton

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CRD#: 1260792
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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 Wright Carlton, who also goes by James W Carlton, James Wriight Carlton, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. James had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James W Carlton | James Wriight Carlton

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

August 9, 2017 - December 31, 2018

COBALT SEA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288852
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past

February 22, 2017 - May 22, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past

September 22, 2015 - May 22, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past

March 7, 2014 - August 29, 2014

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
NAVATO, CA
Past

December 17, 1999 - March 16, 2000

SHORELINE TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 41888
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 13, 1997 - December 23, 1997

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 26, 1996 - March 11, 1997

AUERBACH, POLLAK & RICHARDSON INC.

BD
CRD#: 29824
STAMFORD, CT
Past

March 30, 1994 - August 30, 1994

D. BLECH & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 26063
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 1993 - February 10, 1994

A.S. GOLDMEN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23180
RED BANK, NJ
Past

July 14, 1993 - December 7, 1993

VANGUARD CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 22081
DEL MAR, CA
Past

November 8, 1991 - April 20, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1990 - December 24, 1990

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 25, 1988 - June 29, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1987 - June 1, 1988

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 4, 1984 - March 19, 1985

MICHELIN AND COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14447
Past

April 18, 1984 - October 16, 1984

BLACKSTOCK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8469

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: 5/27/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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COBALT SEA ADVISORS, LLC
COBALT SEA ADVISORS | COBALT SEA ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288852 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
345 Ocean Drive, Suite 1019, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Mailing Address
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Established
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Company Information


COBALT SEA ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288852

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