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James A. Copping

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES
COLUMBUS, OH 43235
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CRD#: 1471367
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Professional summary


James Allan Copping, who also goes by Jamie Copping, is a registered financial professional currently at WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jamie Copping

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 27, 2022 - Present

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30933
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 8, 2020 - November 23, 2021

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 158667
Los Angeles, CA
Past

May 8, 2020 - November 23, 2021

VERITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41527
DURHAM, NC
Past

May 20, 2013 - April 7, 2020

BMA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 108219
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 16, 2008 - December 31, 2012

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 22, 2002 - January 16, 2008

THE SHEMANO GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35528
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 11, 2002 - December 4, 2002

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 23, 1986 - February 11, 2002

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(7/19/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WC
WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.
PB & T FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933 / SEC#: , 8-45235

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2005 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone number
(614) 436-0231
Established
Texas since 09/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3

FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WCS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1825995
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER/FINOP1825995

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts45
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 24,955,000

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933Columbus, OH 43235

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