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James P. Saar

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CRD#: 1358375
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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 Peter Saar, who also goes by James Saar, Jim Saar, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. James had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 3 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Saar | Jim Saar

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 2, 2018 - September 2, 2020

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
TEMECULA, CA
Past

June 27, 2018 - September 2, 2020

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
Temecula, CA
Past

February 9, 2018 - June 29, 2018

WEALTH WATCH ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 172002
TEMECULA, CA
Past

May 17, 2017 - December 8, 2017

BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143440
Aliso Viejo, CA
Past

July 17, 2015 - June 27, 2016

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 12, 2010 - July 8, 2015

NFSG CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130814
TEMECULA, CA
Past

August 12, 2010 - July 8, 2015

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
TEMECULA, CA
Past

September 21, 2009 - August 12, 2010

R.W. TOWT & ASSOCIATES

RIA
CRD#: 128837
TEMECULA, CA
Past

September 21, 2009 - August 12, 2010

R.W. TOWT & ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 128837
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 14, 2008 - August 28, 2009

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
TEMECULA, CA
Past

August 13, 2007 - July 10, 2008

R.W. TOWT & ASSOCIATES

RIA
CRD#: 128837
TEMECULA, CA
Past

August 13, 2007 - July 10, 2008

R.W. TOWT & ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 128837
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 6, 2006 - August 10, 2007

COMMUNITY BANKERS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42794
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 1, 2004 - October 18, 2006

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
TEMECULA, CA
Past

January 24, 2003 - October 18, 2006

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
TEMECULA, CA
Past

January 28, 1998 - December 11, 2002

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 9, 1997 - May 1, 1998

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

April 15, 1996 - May 27, 1997

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

October 30, 1990 - April 1, 1996

ASB FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 24280
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 29, 1989 - November 7, 1990

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 18, 1989 - June 10, 1989

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 18, 1989 - June 10, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

May 9, 1988 - December 3, 1988

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
Past

December 23, 1987 - January 31, 1989

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 23, 1987 - January 31, 1989

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 19, 1985 - June 10, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 10, 1985 - January 26, 1988

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/29/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.
CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC. | ELLIOTT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 26898 / SEC#: , 8-42786

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/27/2024
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Louisiana since 06/01/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CENTER STREET HOLDINGS INC.DIRECT OWNER
ONESTO, RICHARD ERNESTFINOP2453096
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTROP
ROMANO, MICHAEL ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER734293

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Criminal1
Arbitration7

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Company Information


CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 26898

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