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James E. Kravitz

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CRD#: 1453983
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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 Edward Kravitz, who also goes by Jim Kravitz, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. James had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 27, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Kravitz

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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None

Experience


Past

July 19, 2017 - December 31, 2017

MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 156607
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 12, 2015 - December 31, 2018

MERCAP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 170092
PAOLI, PA
Past

August 13, 2013 - January 5, 2016

MERION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152680
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

August 12, 2013 - December 31, 2015

MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 156607
BERWYN, PA
Past

September 19, 2012 - August 7, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

September 19, 2012 - August 7, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

June 27, 2012 - September 18, 2012

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

June 26, 2012 - September 18, 2012

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

September 22, 2011 - July 13, 2012

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 22, 2011 - July 13, 2012

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
HORSHAM, PA
Past

August 5, 1992 - May 31, 1996

CUSTODIAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30370
WAYNE, PA
Past

August 6, 1991 - May 28, 1992

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

July 28, 1988 - August 6, 1991

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 9, 1986 - July 5, 1988

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 19, 1986 - June 19, 1986

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621
COLTS NECK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/5/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MS
MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC
MERCAP SECURITIES LLC | MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 156607 / SEC#: , 8-68810

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/24/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 12/29/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SFA HOLDINGS, INC.ENTITY
GOLD, RANDY SCOTTPRESIDENT6952957
HEMDAL, MEGEN ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5603503
HOLLOWAY, LAREE LYNNEFINOP1365566

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Company Information


MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 156607

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