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James E. Ady

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CRD#: 1699
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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 Edward Ady, who also goes by Jim Ady, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1966. James had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 1 and Series 00 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Ady

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

July 10, 2000 - April 1, 2002

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

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CRD#: 45850
OMAHA, NE
Past

October 12, 1998 - May 26, 1999

METROPOLITAN INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

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CRD#: 14146
SPOKANE, WA
Past

November 16, 1994 - October 18, 1996

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 15, 1991 - November 14, 1994

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 2, 1991 - July 15, 1991

FEDERATION FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

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CRD#: 13355
Past

October 29, 1990 - October 23, 1991

AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION

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CRD#: 16124
VALLEY FORGE, PA
Past

October 28, 1987 - November 7, 1989

SECURITY DISTRIBUTORS

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CRD#: 3336
TOPEKA, KS
Past

June 25, 1986 - September 13, 1991

FIRST AMERICA EQUITIES CORP.

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CRD#: 7652
Past

October 14, 1985 - October 14, 1987

SBL PLANNING, INC.

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CRD#: 4315
Past

July 22, 1984 - December 19, 1985

BOARDWALK CAPITAL CORPORATION

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CRD#: 10279
Past

April 16, 1981 - October 4, 1982

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

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CRD#: 6359
Past

January 9, 1980 - April 1, 1981

WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC.

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CRD#: 37
Past

May 10, 1974 - February 21, 1979

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 6518
Past

August 10, 1972 - May 24, 1975

CAPITAL PLANNING SECURITIES COMPANY, INC.

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CRD#: 6107
Past

December 22, 1971 - February 28, 1972

PIEDMONT CAPITAL CORPORATION

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CRD#: 7679
Past

July 28, 1966 - December 31, 1971

CAPITAL SECURITIES CO

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CRD#: 1000001

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/26/1966
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 6/23/1970
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.
AMERI-MARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 45850 / SEC#: , 8-51211

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Revoked by SEC on 05/31/2004
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Nebraska since 06/04/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FREEDOM GROUP INC.CORPORATION
PIERCE, CAROLYN DONAHUEVICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR/COMPLIANCE OFFICER1679130
PIERCE, GABRIEL LEEVICE PRESIDENT3058326
PIERCE, JON PATRICKCROP1612372
PIERCE, WESTLEY MILESDIRECTOR1855246
WINN, GARY LEEFINOP/SECRETARY - TREASURER2439971

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 45850

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