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James J. Nixon

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CRD#: 1906798
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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 Jeffery Nixon was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

January 13, 2017 - October 29, 2021

TERRANOVA CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 45097
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 4, 2013 - December 15, 2016

SOURCE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36719
ROWAYTON, CT
Past

December 21, 2007 - September 16, 2013

BRIDGE CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 143475
ROWAYTON, CT
Past

November 6, 2006 - December 20, 2007

TERRANOVA CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 45097
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 16, 2003 - November 8, 2006

MIDDLEBURY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 122602
ROWAYTON, CT
Past

October 16, 1989 - December 16, 1998

SOUTHPORT PARTNERS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 23609
SOUTHPORT, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/18/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/18/1989
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/19/2003
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

TC
TERRANOVA CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC
EUROPEAN AMERICAN EQUITIES, INC. | TN CAPITAL EQUITIES, LTD | TERRANOVA CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC. | TERRANOVA CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC | HORNBLOWER CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC. | GROWVEST CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC. | EUROPEAN AMERICAN EQUITIES, LTD.

CRD#: 45097 / SEC#: , 8-50973

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

Main Address
420 Lexington Avenue Suite 1402, New York, NY 10170
Mailing Address
420 Lexington Avenue Suite 1402, New York, NY 10170
Phone number
(212) 381-7391
Established
Delaware since 03/18/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (39 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TERRANOVA CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CERNY, CRAIG JONATHANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1538404
GELB, PETER RICHARDCOO/CFO2542816
GOODE, JACQUELINE MARIECCO1292607
MATTERA, RICHARD JOSEPHFINANCIAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2246513
STEINMETZ, JOHN FRANCISCHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT1132822

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Company Information

TERRANOVA CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC

CRD#: 45097

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