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James B. Merklinghaus

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CRD#: 1446224
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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 Bruce Merklinghaus was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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

January 24, 2014 - May 20, 2019

CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37068
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

June 15, 2007 - January 30, 2014

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
RUTHERFORD, NJ
Past

February 24, 1998 - June 15, 2007

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

April 4, 1997 - December 12, 1997

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

July 16, 1987 - April 1, 1997

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 19, 1986 - April 1, 1997

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/18/1986
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC
ADVANTAGE BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT | WINGARD FINANCIAL GROUP | WINDSOR, SHEFFIELD & CO., INC. | WINDSOR SHEFFIELD & CO., INC. | TLC INSURANCE | TALLOU FINANCIAL SERVICES | STRANG ASSOCIATES | STIVERS FINANCIAL | SPARTAN FINANCIAL GROUP | SOLOMON FINANCIAL | SLEEP WELL RETIREMENT | SKOLNIK RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | SIMASKO FINANCIAL | RUCKER FINANCIAL GROUP | RONNIE BROUSSARD & ASSOCIATES | ROMAIN FINANCIAL | PHARR FINANCIAL GROUP | PETTIFORD FINANCIAL & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PATHWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | NJ RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | MICHAEL T GROVES FINANCIAL | MANNOR FINANCIAL GROUP | LOVELESS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | LAKE COUNTY FINANCIAL GROUP | LABADIE FINANCIAL | KLAUENBERG RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | JOHN NELSON FINANCIAL | HAROLD THOMAS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | GILLIKIN & ASSOCIATES | FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP USA | FINANCIAL FITNESS | EVERLAST FINANCIAL GROUP | ESPERO & PARTNERS | DWORETSKY FINANCIAL | CREATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL | CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC | CORECAP INVESTMENTS, INC. | COOPER, ADEL, VU FINANCIAL | CONNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL CHOICE SOUTHWEST | CAPITAL CHOICE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BELLFLOWER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | AZOURY & ASSOCIATES | ASSET MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY SERVICES OF LEE COUNTY | ANDRIKOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AMERICAN PROSPERITY GROUP

CRD#: 37068 / SEC#: , 8-47783

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

Main Address
27777 Franklin Road Suite 700, Southfield, MI 48034
Mailing Address
27777 Franklin Road Suite 700, Southfield, MI 48034
Phone number
(888) 296-3360
Established
Delaware since 04/24/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CORE CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCPARENT COMPANY
MUNCIE, DAVID WAYNECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & POO1802808
PETERS, ROBERT WILLIAMFINOP1704577
RUMLER, CRAIG DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
STEENO, JASON RAYMONDPRESIDENT2733742

Disclosures

Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information

CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 37068

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