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James N. Powers

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CRD#: 1308994
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Professional summary


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James Nelson Powers was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3, Series 5 and Series 7 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

May 6, 2013 - September 23, 2014

GB CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25591
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

September 1, 2010 - June 8, 2011

PIERPONT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 108424
RICHMOND, VA
Past

July 3, 2009 - December 15, 2009

SEAPINE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143463
OLD GREENWICH, CT
Past

May 25, 2007 - November 21, 2007

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 4, 2004 - November 17, 2006

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

September 14, 2000 - April 19, 2004

ALLY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25988
DETROIT, MI
Past

April 13, 1995 - September 18, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 1984 - March 10, 1995

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
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: 12/14/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/19/1984
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GC
GB CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
CVF SECURITIES, INC. | GB CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | GB CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 25591 / SEC#: , 8-41854

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


Main Address
1011 North Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003
Mailing Address
1011 North Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003
Phone number
(202) 550-5676
Established
Delaware since 10/12/1989
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GBFS HOLDINGS LLCOWNER/SHAREHOLDER
JONES, SHARONFINOP/PFO3124470
RATNER, JENNIFER YCEO/CCO4887584

Disclosures


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Company Information


GB CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 25591

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