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James Barone

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
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CRD#: 1836792
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Professional summary


James Barone, who also goes by James Scott Barone, Jim Barone, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Scott Barone | Jim Barone

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
farm rental - Coldwater, MI 49036 - agriculture - owner - nominal hrs/mo (0 during mkt hrs) - not securities related - will not interfere with duties at firm

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 28, 2020 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 66 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Current

February 28, 2020 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 66 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Past

April 13, 2017 - February 19, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

April 13, 2017 - February 19, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

July 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
TROY, MI
Past

July 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
TROY, MI
Past

September 17, 2014 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
TROY, MI
Past

December 3, 2013 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
TROY, MI
Past

April 4, 2006 - November 8, 2013

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

January 21, 1999 - November 8, 2013

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

June 19, 1995 - July 31, 1998

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

April 27, 1994 - June 19, 1995

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 2, 1993 - May 13, 1994

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

September 12, 1988 - September 9, 1993

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 1988 - September 9, 1993

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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

RR
Connecticut
(3/18/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/18/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/18/2020)
RR
Michigan
(2/28/2020)
IAR
Michigan
(2/28/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/18/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/12/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/26/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERTDIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREWDIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNONDIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLEDIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAULDIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLINDIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTTDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5873893

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43,067
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,127,646,064

Disclosures


Regulatory Event38
Arbitration19

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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