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James L. Smith

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CRD#: 1752244
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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 Lawrence Smith, who also goes by James Lawrence Smith III, James III Lawrence Smith, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Lawrence Smith Iii | James Iii Lawrence Smith

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

June 28, 2016 - September 25, 2019

TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18312
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

July 1, 2010 - April 24, 2014

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 2009 - June 29, 2010

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 2006 - June 29, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2003 - June 29, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 18, 1993 - July 18, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 19, 1988 - October 25, 1991

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
THE CODRICK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. DBA TFG | TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TRUSTMARK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 18312 / SEC#: , 8-36439

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


Main Address
Scenic Drive Professional Center 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601
Mailing Address
Scenic Drive Professional Center 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone number
(724) 468-5665
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/16/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DOCHINEZ, LACEY MOWNER5809867
DOCHINEZ, PETER DANIELOWNER6314091
ABBOTT DECAROLIS, LAURA JEANOWNER/REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE1523919
DOCHINEZ, CLAUDIA ANNOWNER
DOCHINEZ, PETER DANIELOWNER1062112
GIONTA, PAUL VOWNER
HEBERT, GEORGE PHILLIPOWNER2309032
HLADEK, ANTHONY CHARLESPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATION OFFICER2700432
PETRUCCI, MARY LOUISEOWNER/REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE2980671
AULT, JAMES DANIELOWNER1439447
BARZAK, DONALD JOHNOWNER1856590
HIXENBAUGH, MARY LYNNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5623080

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 18312

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