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James R. Filak

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CRD#: 1917015
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Richard Filak was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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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

April 17, 2013 - June 28, 2019

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
CLARKSTON, MI
Past

April 8, 2013 - July 7, 2016

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
CLARKSTON, MI
Past

July 29, 2011 - March 1, 2013

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
CLARKSTON, MI
Past

July 26, 2011 - March 1, 2013

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
CLARKSTON, MI
Past

July 16, 2010 - July 6, 2011

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
OXFORD, MI
Past

December 18, 2001 - July 6, 2011

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
OXFORD, MI
Past

January 16, 1991 - October 11, 2001

FIRST INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15509
FLINT, MI
Past

May 8, 1989 - January 31, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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: 8/22/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.
FINANCIAL DYNAMICS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | NFB PRIVATE CAPITAL | GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, LLC | GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 132070 / SEC#: 801-63282

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Contact information


Main Address
501 North Cattlemen Road Suite 106, Sarasota, FL 34232
Mailing Address
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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/16/2020)

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Company Information


GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 132070

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