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James E. Williams

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES
Boca Raton, FL 33432
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CRD#: 1631008
JW

Professional summary


James Earl Williams is a registered financial advisor currently at NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Boca Raton, Florida.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer


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) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 9, 2010 - Present

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
BD
CRD#: 104065
Boca Raton, FL
Past

May 24, 2005 - June 14, 2010

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 30, 2001 - June 14, 2010

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 30, 2000 - July 30, 2001

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

December 6, 1990 - May 31, 2000

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 22, 1989 - November 16, 1990

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 23, 1988 - May 22, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323

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

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Alabama
(6/10/2022)
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Arizona
(8/13/2010)
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California
(6/15/2010)
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Colorado
(2/17/2016)
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Connecticut
(1/26/2021)
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Florida
(6/10/2010)
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Georgia
(6/15/2010)
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Illinois
(4/5/2021)
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Iowa
(1/16/2020)
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Kansas
(9/9/2014)
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Louisiana
(6/15/2010)
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Maryland
(8/4/2017)
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Massachusetts
(8/20/2021)
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Michigan
(8/23/2023)
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Minnesota
(7/23/2017)
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Mississippi
(5/22/2014)
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Nebraska
(5/26/2021)
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Nevada
(2/23/2024)
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New Jersey
(2/7/2019)
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New Mexico
(1/4/2023)
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New York
(6/15/2010)
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North Carolina
(6/15/2010)
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North Dakota
(6/22/2010)
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Ohio
(3/14/2024)
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Oklahoma
(6/28/2010)
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Pennsylvania
(6/15/2010)
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South Carolina
(7/3/2024)
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South Dakota
(9/8/2017)
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Texas
(7/27/2017)
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Virginia
(4/1/2021)
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Washington
(2/21/2024)
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Wisconsin
(8/10/2010)
RR
Wyoming
(1/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/19/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


NS
NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION
LUDWIG INVESTMENTS, INC. | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 104065 / SEC#: , 8-52538

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


Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Virginia since 12/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC.OWNER
BUDDIE, GIOVINA ANNFINOP/COO/ TREASURER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1997691
CASOLARO, THOMAS JOSEPHCO-CEO & CHAIRMAN1812805
CHAMPION, CHAD DANASENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING AND EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS3038162
ROBLES, VICTOR MANUELFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4490918
SPITLER, ROBERT PENDELTONCO-CEO/FINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / CCO4050312

Disclosures


Regulatory Event33
Arbitration4

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Company Information


NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 104065Boca Raton, FL 33432

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