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James C. Bridgman

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10003
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CRD#: 1541287
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Professional summary


James Carey Bridgman, who also goes by Jim Bridgman, is a registered financial professional currently at FINALIS SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Bridgman

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 14, 2025 - Present

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 228 Park Ave South Suite 85550, New York, NY 10003
BD
CRD#: 305908
New York, NY
Past

February 11, 2020 - December 23, 2024

AVALON SECURITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 30522
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 2018 - February 7, 2020

DCF, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149102
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

March 26, 2010 - December 20, 2017

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 11, 2008 - December 23, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 29, 2007 - December 23, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 1, 2007 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 12, 1996 - October 23, 2006

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 15, 1993 - May 19, 1995

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 28, 1989 - October 15, 1993

AELTUS CAPITAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 24928
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 13, 1986 - December 20, 1989

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13255
HARTFORD, CT

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
(1/14/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/14/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(1/14/2025)
RR
New York
(1/14/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/14/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/14/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/10/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FS
FINALIS SECURITIES LLC
DEALSYTE SECURITIES LLC | FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 305908 / SEC#: , 8-70425

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


Main Address
228 Park Ave South Suite 85550, New York, NY 10003
Mailing Address
228 Park Ave South Suite 85550, New York, NY 10003
Phone number
(800) 962-0418
Established
Delaware since 09/10/2019
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FINALIS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
AZARY, DENNIS MICHAELCEO/CCO/FINOP2384263

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Company Information


FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 305908New York, NY 10003

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