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James R. Brown

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CRD#: 1478139
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Professional summary


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James Richard Brown 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 Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START: 6/1987 POSITION: AGENT HOURS: MINIMAL HOURS DURING TRADING: MINIMAL DUTIES: SALES OF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE; 2. NAME: CITY OF GOLDTHWAITE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1218 FISHER ST., GOLDTHWAITE, TX 76844 BUSINESS: BOARD FIDUCIARY POSITION START: 6/2019 POSITION: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER HOURS: .25 HOURS DURING TRADING: MINIMAL DUTIES: I AM AN ELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER. I AM ONE OF 5 BOARD MEMBERS ALONG WITH AN ELECTED MAYOR. WE HIRE AND WORK WITH OUR CITY MANAGER. WE MEET MONTHLY AFTER WORK TO DISCUSS AND DECIDE CITY BUSINESS. I AM NOT ON ANY CHECKING OR BROKERAGE ACCOUNT FOR THE CITY; 3. NAME: REGENCY FEEDERS PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION BUSINESS: CATTLE FEEDING START: 1/1987 POSITION: PARTNER HOURS: 2 HOURS DURING TRADING: 0 DUTIES: PARTNER OF FAMILY OWNED CATTLE FEEDING PARTNERSHIP WITH MY DAD, RICHARD BROWN. DETERMINE STOCKING RATES, FEED CATTLE, WORK WITH TAX ACCOUNTANT AND LENDING BANKS; 4. NAME: REGENCY STAR CATTLE CO. LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL STOCKER/FEEDER OPERATION START: 9/2021 POSITION: OWNER/PARTNER HOURS: MINIMAL HOURS DURING TRADING: 0 DUTIES: RUN THE OPERATING UNIT OF ALL OUR FAMILY RANCHES AND ALL THAT ENTAILS: BUYING AND SELLING LIVESTOCK, DETERMINE STOCKING RATES, PROVIDING RECORDS TO CPA AND LENDING BANK; 5. NAME: RICHARD BROWN CATTLE-STAR CATTLE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS BUSINESS: STOCKER/FEEDER FAMILY CATTLE OPERATION START: 1/1999 POSITION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR HOURS: 20 HOURS DURING TRADING: 5 DUTIES: FEED AND CARE FOR FEEDER CATTLE. MARKET THEM AND WORK WITH THE ACCOUNTANT AND BANK. STAR CATTLE IS OWNED BY MY FATHER, RICHARD BROWN; 6. NAME: JENNIE TRENT DEW LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1113 FISHER ST., GOLDTHWAITE, TX 76844 BUSINESS: SUPPORT OF LIBRARY. THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE EXTERNAL FUNDING TO LIBRARY FOR EMERGENCIES AND TO BE ABLE TO ACCEPT TAX-FREE DONATIONS. START: 1/2015 POSITION: BOARD MEMBER HOURS: MINIMAL HOURS DURING TRADING: MINIMAL DUTIES: ASSIST TOWN'S PUBLIC LIBRARY; 7. NAME: BROWN & WESSON INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS BUSINESS: SECURITIES BUSINESS DATE: 2/2006 POSITION: OWNER HOURS: 40 HOURS DURING TRADING: 30 DUTIES: FULL-SERVICE STOCK BROKERAGE FIRM; 8. NAME: 3C FINANCIAL SERVICE, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, BUSINESS: SECURITIES BUSINESS, DATE: 12/2021, POSITION: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, HOURS: 25, DURING TRADING HOURS, DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANICAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 21, 2021 - September 20, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
GOLDTHWAITE, TX
Past

December 21, 2021 - September 20, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GOLDTHWAITE, TX
Past

December 3, 2007 - December 17, 2021

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
GOLDTHWAITE, TX
Past

November 30, 2007 - December 17, 2021

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
GOLDTHWAITE, TX
Past

March 8, 2006 - November 29, 2007

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30184
GOLDTHWAITE, TX
Past

February 14, 2006 - November 29, 2007

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
GOLDTHWAITE, TX
Past

January 27, 2000 - February 14, 2006

HODGES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 110080
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 18, 1990 - February 14, 2006

FIRST DALLAS SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24549
GOLDTHWAITE, TX
Past

March 27, 1990 - April 18, 1990

FIRST DALLAS SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24549
Past

March 20, 1986 - March 28, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/14/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/25/1994
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC | GORDON SIMMERS SECURITY CORPORATION | FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | FINANCIAL NETWORK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | CETERA NETWORKS

CRD#: 13572 / SEC#: 801-47342, 8-29577

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100 Suite 5100, El Segundo, CA 90245-5672
Mailing Address
Po Box 983, Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone number
(800) 879-8100
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,881

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC - ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (6/1/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
COAXUM, KOFI SULEVICE PRESIDENT5150018
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
GOOLEY, THOMAS ANDREWMANAGER4526760
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYPRESIDENT AND MANAGER2272183
STONE, TIMOTHY PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT3038963
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4780880

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,956
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,651,447,975

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Civil Event2
Arbitration15

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Company Information


CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

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