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James A. Champi

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CRD#: 2242499
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Professional summary


James Anthony Champi was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

James is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1992. Prior to being barred, James had worked at 11 firms, which includes INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC, CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP., HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC., MCLAUGHLIN PIVEN VOGEL SECURITIES INC., RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED, GIBRALTAR SECURITIES CO., METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES INC..

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James A Champi | Jim Champi

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 13, 2014 - July 14, 2014

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Past

July 8, 2013 - September 10, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

October 1, 2012 - January 2, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
WATCHUNG, NJ
Past

October 1, 2012 - January 2, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
WATCHUNG, NJ
Past

August 21, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
WATCHUNG, NJ
Past

August 21, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
WATCHUNG, NJ
Past

May 3, 2007 - August 21, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
EDISON, NJ
Past

May 2, 2007 - August 21, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
EDISON, NJ
Past

February 13, 2003 - April 16, 2007

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 2002 - April 16, 2007

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2002 - August 8, 2002

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

March 9, 2002 - August 8, 2002

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1999 - March 9, 2002

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 27, 1994 - September 1, 1999

GIBRALTAR SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 7093
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

September 10, 1992 - May 13, 1994

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1992 - May 13, 1994

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAGERTY STEWART & ASSOCIATES LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | IFG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | HAGERTY, VAN MOURICK & LOGAN | HAGERTY, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | HAGERTY, STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAGERTY STEWART & ASSOCIATES LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | IFG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | HAGERTY, VAN MOURICK & LOGAN | HAGERTY, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | HAGERTY, STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Mailing Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone number
(858) 436-3180
Established
Delaware since 07/09/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.OWNER
DAVIS, SCOTT EARLECFO & FINOP7160800
DENNEN, BRIANCCO BROKERAGE & ADVISORY3239786
FISCHER, DAVID ALLENMANAGING DIRECTOR1634222
HEISING, SCOTT ALLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR2192259
KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAELPRESIDENT, COO1869560
KREISMAN, SARAH JILLSVP & GENERAL COUNSEL2671706
PEARSON, TROY DALEROSFP2413897

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts54,951
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,925,435,801

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

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