JR
James W. Rulison
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CRD#: 1313251
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Professional summary
James Walter Rulison was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Prior to being barred, James had worked at 2 firms, which includes SAGE RUTTY & CO. INC., E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC.
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No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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NoneExperience
Past
August 11, 1987 - May 18, 2000
SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3254
ROCHESTER, NY
Past
October 26, 1984 - August 19, 1987
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC
BD
CRD#: 235
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
SAGE RUTTY TRUST | SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
CRD#: 3254 / SEC#: 801-35917, 8-533
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/1990 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
SAGE RUTTY TRUST | SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
CRD#: 3254 / SEC#: 801-35917, 8-533
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/1990 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623
Mailing Address
100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone number
(585) 232-3760
Established
New York since 02/11/1937
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
39
SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLY, AUDREY WELLER | SHAREHOLDER | |
| HOLLY, WAYNE FOSTER | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, SHAREHOLDER, DIRECTOR | 1019229 |
| NUGENT, KIM LISBETH | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER | 4759283 |
| PARKER, DOUGLAS EVANS III | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 1772713 |
| HOLLY, TREVOR WILLIAM | PRESIDENT, CEO, SHAREHOLDER | 6215542 |
| BURKE, JAMES PAUL | SECRETARY, VICE PRESIDENT, SHAREHOLDER | 2226672 |
| CONWAY, CHELSEA LEIGH | DIRECTOR | 7976777 |
| DENNIS, CORINNE MARIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6454049 |
| EHRLICH, CURT ALLEN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER | 4659166 |
| FALVEY, ROBERT JOHN | SHAREHOLDER (10/1996) | 1926374 |
| FROOD, LAURA SUZANNE | FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER | 4211953 |
| FROOD, NEIL STEWART III | FINANCIAL ADVISOR, DIRECTOR | 4483525 |
| HOLLY, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT | SHAREHOLDER | 7993869 |
| HOLLY, CONNOR B | FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 5887021 |
| HOLLY, JARED FOSTER | SHAREHOLDER | 7648569 |
| HOLLY, JESSICA LAUREN | SHAREHOLDER | 7656552 |
| HOLLY, SEAN TYLER | SHAREHOLDER | 7656542 |
| HOLLY, SHANE ALEXANDER | SHAREHOLDER | 7656553 |
| LACEY, MATTHEW JAMES | CONTROLLER,TREASURER, FINOP, SHAREHOLDER | 5299622 |
| LOHWATER, ROBERT LAWRENCE | CORPORATE OFFICER | 1232267 |
| RALPH JOSEPH DANDREA | DIRECTOR | |
| WEHNER, SANDRA JEAN | SHAREHOLDER | 1472675 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,702 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,018,502,621 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 6 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | ||
| 01/27/2025 | ||
| 01/02/2024 |
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