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James K. Buckman

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CRD#: 1678094
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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 Kenneth Buckman, who also goes by Jim Buckman, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Buckman

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 23, 2007 - November 9, 2012

DAWSON JAMES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 130645
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 10, 2002 - September 26, 2007

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 8, 2001 - April 26, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 5, 2001 - April 26, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 9, 2000 - June 20, 2001

STERLING FINANCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41506
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 15, 1993 - November 20, 2000

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 6, 1990 - February 9, 1993

PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18555
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

April 18, 1990 - October 5, 1990

PRINCETON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14597
Past

June 9, 1989 - April 26, 1990

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

December 22, 1988 - June 20, 1989

HUBERMAN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10133
Past

November 23, 1988 - December 23, 1988

G. K. SCOTT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3305
Past

July 21, 1987 - November 29, 1988

GREENTREE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7372

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/21/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DJ
DAWSON JAMES SECURITIES, INC.
DAWSON JAMES SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 130645 / SEC#: , 8-66367

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


Main Address
101 North Federal Highway Suite 600, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
101 North Federal Highway Suite 600, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone number
(561) 391-5555
Established
Florida since 07/30/2002
Firm type
Corporation
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#
ARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.OWNER
DORFMAN, JENNIFERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER3009328
KEYSER, ROBERT DAWSON JR.CEO1291503
STICE, HAROLD EUGENECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP1349210

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Civil Event1
Arbitration3

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Company Information


DAWSON JAMES SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 130645

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