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James A. Kries

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CRD#: 1970551
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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 Anthony Kries, who also goes by Jim Kries, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. James had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Kries

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 11, 2020 - December 31, 2020

FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113420
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

May 15, 2020 - December 31, 2020

GREAT AMERICAN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28489
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 1, 2017 - June 12, 2018

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
TUCSON, AZ
Past

June 1, 2017 - June 12, 2018

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
TUCSON, AZ
Past

July 8, 2010 - June 29, 2017

BIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152860
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 22, 2010 - December 10, 2010

BIC ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152463
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 14, 2008 - September 16, 2009

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 3, 2006 - February 11, 2008

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

August 2, 2005 - April 28, 2006

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 100460
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

July 20, 2004 - August 3, 2005

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 29, 1996 - July 7, 2004

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 15, 1992 - October 16, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 15, 1990 - December 24, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 1989 - June 29, 1990

CENPAC SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16089

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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/2/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/30/1993
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FA
FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113420 / SEC#:

Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2005 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/1998 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/1999 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2005 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2005 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6025 Metcalf Lane, Overland Park, KS 66202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 384-1800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,125,798

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Company Information


FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113420

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