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James E. Rutherford

QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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CRD#: 2053702
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Professional summary


James Edward Rutherford is a registered financial advisor currently at QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Saratoga Springs, New York and ETICO PARTNERS, LLC located in Saratoga Springs, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. James has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 2, 2023 - Present

QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 19 Railroad Place Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RIA
CRD#: 174327
Saratoga Springs, NY
Current

January 29, 2018 - Present

ETICO PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 19 Railroad Pl, Ste 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
BD
CRD#: 122481
Saratoga Springs, NY
Past

March 6, 2020 - May 1, 2020

D. BORAL CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 103792
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2016 - October 25, 2023

ETICO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151046
CLIFTON PARK, NY
Past

April 4, 2016 - November 29, 2017

DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104446
CLIFTON PARK, NY
Past

October 8, 2015 - April 11, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
Rensselear, NY
Past

September 17, 2015 - April 11, 2016

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
Averill Park, NY
Past

April 4, 2014 - November 13, 2015

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124446
RENSSELAER, NY
Past

January 21, 2010 - September 29, 2015

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
RENSSELAER, NY
Past

December 24, 2009 - January 20, 2010

DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104446
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 2005 - December 31, 2009

MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8453
CLIFTON PARK, NY
Past

December 6, 2001 - February 25, 2005

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 26, 2001 - December 11, 2001

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 19, 2000 - December 14, 2001

AUERBACH, POLLAK & RICHARDSON INC.

BD
CRD#: 29824
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 31, 1995 - December 19, 2000

AMERICAN FRONTEER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1398
DENVER, CO
Past

November 14, 1990 - January 23, 1995

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1990 - October 24, 1990

STEVEN L. FALK & ASSOCIATES INC.

BD
CRD#: 14297
LAS VEGAS, NV

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".
QP
QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
ADAPTINVESTING | QUARTZ PARTNERS, LLC | QUARTZ PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | QUARTZ PARTNERS | MOSS BLUFF MANAGEMENT | FLORENCE WEALTH | ETICO PRIVATE WEALTH | ETICO | CAMERON HARROD WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174327 / SEC#: 801-80822

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2015 Approved)

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
California
(7/3/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(2/26/2018)
RR
Florida
(2/26/2018)
RR
Georgia
(4/13/2018)
RR
New York
(5/2/2018)
IAR
New York
(5/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/12/2014
Uniform Combined State 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


QP
QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
ADAPTINVESTING | QUARTZ PARTNERS, LLC | QUARTZ PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | QUARTZ PARTNERS | MOSS BLUFF MANAGEMENT | FLORENCE WEALTH | ETICO PRIVATE WEALTH | ETICO | CAMERON HARROD WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174327 / SEC#: 801-80822

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
19 Railroad Place Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 433-0422
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

QUARTZ PARTNERS ADV PART 2A: CLIENT BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,124
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 281,034,901

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Company Information


QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174327Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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