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James L. Barber

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CRD#: 1532373
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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 Laurance Barber JR, who also goes by James Laurance Barber, Rocky Barber, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. James had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Laurance Barber | Rocky Barber

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 15, 2014 - March 8, 2022

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 22, 1986 - December 16, 2004

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL

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


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/28/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/7/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/21/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/28/1986
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


ID
IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, LLC | PNC FUND DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | PNC FUND DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | MERCANTILE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 130745 / SEC#: , 8-66389

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


Main Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Phone number
(866) 251-6920
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 130745

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