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James J. Ward

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CRD#: 1547231
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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 Joseph Ward, who also goes by Jim Ward, James Ward, 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 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Ward | James Ward

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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None

Experience


Past

May 29, 2012 - January 10, 2019

BLUESHIFT RESEARCH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 159417
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

May 24, 2006 - October 4, 2010

OTR GLOBAL TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 138116
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 6, 2003 - October 4, 2010

OTR GLOBAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 123809
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 9, 1997 - December 31, 2008

OTA LLC

BD
CRD#: 25816
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 17, 1991 - February 27, 1996

AUTRANET, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8192
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 4, 1986 - September 26, 1988

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/28/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BLUESHIFT RESEARCH LLC
BLUESHIFT RESEARCH LLC

CRD#: 159417 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
75 Second Avenue Suite 605, Needham, MA 02492
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Company Information


BLUESHIFT RESEARCH LLC

CRD#: 159417

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