BJ

Barbara S. Josephson

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CRD#: 1317954
BJ

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Barbara Sue Josephson, who also goes by Bobbie Josephson, was a registered financial professional .

Barbara is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Barbara had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bobbie Josephson

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 1, 2001 - January 4, 2016

BESTVEST INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 40302
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 4, 1994 - July 31, 2001

FIRST LIBERTY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3536
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 25, 1992 - December 31, 1993

FIRST OF PHILADELPHIA INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16201
Past

February 8, 1990 - September 30, 1992

HYM FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16983
CLIFTON, NJ
Past

February 6, 1990 - February 21, 1990

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 5066
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 27, 1989 - February 21, 1990

FOCUS II SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25068
Past

November 3, 1988 - November 14, 1989

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

June 5, 1987 - November 17, 1988

FOCUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15023
Past

December 4, 1985 - June 18, 1987

INTERNATIONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14367
Past

June 10, 1985 - November 25, 1985

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14169
Past

December 18, 1984 - June 7, 1985

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2331

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BI
BESTVEST INVESTMENTS, LTD.
BESTVEST INVESTMENTS, LTD.

CRD#: 40302 / SEC#: , 8-49007

BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/20/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
600 North Jackson St Suite 305, Media, PA 19063-2530
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 891-2870
Established
Michigan since 01/20/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
1

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OC HOLDINGS LLCOWNER
COONEY, WILLIAM GRESHAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1333702
OCONNOR, JAMES WILLIAMPRESIDENT AND FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL
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Company Information


BESTVEST INVESTMENTS, LTD.

CRD#: 40302

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