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James B. Ross

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CRD#: 1487925
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Professional summary


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James Bradley Ross was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. James had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

October 8, 2023 - February 1, 2024

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41782
EXCELSIOR, MN
Past

June 26, 2023 - October 11, 2023

SELECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145997
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 23, 2020 - February 10, 2021

TIMBREL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 298131
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 24, 2019 - May 1, 2020

SELECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145997
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

November 6, 2017 - March 22, 2018

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
Dallas, TX
Past

May 12, 2015 - October 7, 2016

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 20, 2013 - March 22, 2018

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 16, 2012 - December 31, 2013

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 12, 2004 - July 2, 2012

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 4, 2003 - July 2, 2012

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 27, 2000 - June 16, 2003

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 12, 1998 - April 4, 2000

COLLIERS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7477
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 27, 1994 - November 18, 1996

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 25, 1993 - April 12, 1993

GT GLOBAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19587
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 4, 1990 - November 19, 1992

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

July 11, 1988 - April 30, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 25, 1986 - May 5, 1986

SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14799
Past

April 25, 1986 - December 13, 1988

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/1/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | STRATEGIC TRADING, INC. | OCTAVUS LLC

CRD#: 41782 / SEC#: , 8-49568

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Mailing Address
687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone number
(952) 767-6900
Established
Minnesota since 02/07/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OCTAVUS GROUP LLCOWNER
KINZIE, KEVIN MICHAELCEO4384324
ESSEN, JON CHADWICKPRINCIPAL, CFO, FINOP2469593
HULL, BRIAN FRANCISCCO2685889

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Company Information


LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 41782

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