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Jill Brightwell Hotvet

Jill B. Hotvet

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CRD#: 1709863
Jill Brightwell Hotvet

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.

Jill Brightwell Hotvet, CFP®, who also goes by Jill Banerian, Jill Brightwell, was a registered financial professional .

Jill is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Jill had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jill Banerian | Jill Brightwell

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

September 16, 2014 - March 28, 2015

FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 171971
PASADENA, CA
Past

April 26, 2005 - October 28, 2014

FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6609
PASADENA, CA
Past

April 16, 2003 - March 28, 2015

FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6609
PASADENA, CA
Past

August 20, 1987 - February 13, 1990

ASCHER/DECISION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10034

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FW
FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 171971 / SEC#: 801-15260

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/1980 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/25/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FW
FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 171971 / SEC#: 801-15260

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/1980 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1214 East Green Street Suite 104, Pasadena, CA 91106-3168
Mailing Address
Phone number
(626) 796-6622
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FWSM ADV PART 2 UPDATE - MARCH 28, 2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts281
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 374,929,393

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Company Information


FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 171971

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