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James S. Arnold

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CRD#: 1568254
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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 Scott Arnold JR, who also goes by James Scott Arnold, Jim Arnold, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. James had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Scott Arnold | Jim Arnold

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

August 16, 2024 - November 12, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Williamsport, PA
Past

May 22, 2023 - November 11, 2024

MERIT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 142457
Williamsport, PA
Past

May 19, 2023 - August 16, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Past

July 17, 2020 - May 23, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
williamsport, PA
Past

July 17, 2020 - May 23, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
williamsport, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - July 24, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - July 24, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Past

January 29, 2003 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1703
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Past

June 21, 2001 - November 29, 2002

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

January 22, 1991 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 24, 1986 - June 14, 1990

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/17/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PK
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS | SARATOGA 21ST, LTD. | PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35747 / SEC#: , 8-46844

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


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
New York since 12/16/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIEPRESIDENT4405001
KVAM, PETER DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4301918
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCOO2741133
PURCELL, JOHN PETERC.E.O.1664678

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration2

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Company Information


PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

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