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James W. Bien

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CRD#: 21205
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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 William Bien was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, PC and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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 23, 2003 - November 21, 2018

WATERSTONE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106639
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 11, 1988 - October 29, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 15, 1988 - April 19, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

February 6, 1974 - February 15, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

July 2, 1973 - March 22, 1974

DUPONT WALSTON, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 870
Past

July 24, 1970 - July 2, 1973

DUPONT GLORE FORGAN INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1000003

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: 6/29/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/31/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/5/1966
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


WI
WATERSTONE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
BULL GROUP ADVISORS LTD | WATERSTONE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 106639 / SEC#: 801-114090

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Contact information


Main Address
9435 Waterstone Boulevard Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45249-8227
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 573-0440
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WATERSTONE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (3/15/2023)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts462
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 140,720,552

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Company Information


WATERSTONE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 106639

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