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John L. Graves

SYNDICATED CAPITAL
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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CRD#: 227826
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Professional summary


John Lane Graves is a registered financial professional currently at SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC. located in Diamond Bar, California.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 5, Series 18, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 30, 1993 - Present

SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 21671 Gateway Center Drive Suite 111, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29037
Diamond Bar, CA
Past

September 29, 2009 - January 9, 2018

OAKWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108080
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 8, 1992 - November 5, 1992

HOLT & COLLINS

BD
CRD#: 2222
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 17, 1989 - May 2, 1990

LEHMAN SPECIAL SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7242
Past

July 17, 1989 - May 2, 1990

LEHMAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 19655
Past

February 18, 1981 - September 26, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 1980 - March 11, 1981

UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.

BD
CRD#: 583
Past

May 15, 1973 - October 23, 1974

SHAREHOLDERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3957

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".
SC
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 29037 / SEC#: 801-129421, 8-44162

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/5/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2009 Approved)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/8/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/16/2012 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2009 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2011 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2009 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(8/30/1993)
RR
New York
(11/1/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/13/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/17/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 18
Date: 10/20/1980
Securities Industry Rules and Regulations Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/28/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SC
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 29037 / SEC#: 801-129421, 8-44162

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/5/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2009 Approved)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/8/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/16/2012 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2009 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2011 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2009 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
21671 Gateway Center Drive Suite 111, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 274, Brea, CA 92822
Phone number
(310) 751-7098
Established
California since 02/24/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
12

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV II (3/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SC ADD HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
BAINES AND MCADAMS LIVING TRUSTOWNER
BAINES, HEATHER UNATRUSTEE OF BAINES & MCADAMS LIVING TRUST2173889
LEE, FAITHPRESIDENT, CCO, ROP, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, MANAGER OF SC ADD HOLDINGS, LLC2715226
MCADAMS, JOSEPH LLOYD JRSROP, CROP, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL/TRUSTEE OF BAINES AND MCADAMS LIVING TRUST2173886
THORNTON, STEVEN LEEFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4496384

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts393
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 122,987,781

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

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Company Information


SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 29037Diamond Bar, CA 91765

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