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James R. Odom

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CRD#: 1276621
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Professional summary


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James Robert Odom JR, who also goes by James Robert Jr Odom, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Robert Jr Odom

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

April 15, 2019 - January 18, 2021

FIRST FINANCIAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13642
COVINGTON, LA
Past

July 15, 1999 - June 6, 2018

FIRST FINANCIAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13642
COVINGTON, LA
Past

June 7, 1999 - June 28, 1999

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17526
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

September 28, 1992 - November 10, 1992

AMERICAN SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29475
Past

October 10, 1989 - September 22, 1992

F & G SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16364
Past

May 17, 1989 - October 26, 1989

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 2, 1986 - June 15, 1988

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
Past

February 21, 1985 - March 31, 1986

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/30/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FIRST FINANCIAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.
FIRST FINANCIAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC. | TAX SHELTERED INVESTMENTS EQUITIES CORPORATION | SOUTHWEST GENERAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 13642 / SEC#: , 8-29565

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


Main Address
16945 Northchase Drive Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77060
Mailing Address
Po Box 670329, Houston, TX 77267-0329
Phone number
(281) 847-8422
Established
Texas since 12/04/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
70

FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE COMPANYSHAREHOLDER
BLUTT, PAUL MATHIASCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP7912579
KEELING, COURTNEY DANAECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER7675059
PRUITT, SHERRIE RENEVICE PRESIDENT2691254
SCHNAUTZ, DAWSON LOUISPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL2159228

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Company Information


FIRST FINANCIAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 13642

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