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James Michael Hard

SARA-BAY FINANCIAL
SARASOTA, FL
·CRD# 236707·58 years experience

Professional Summary

James Michael Hard is a registered financial advisor currently at SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP. located in Sarasota, Florida. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. James has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 55, Series 3, Series 5, PC, Series 000, Series 1, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 8 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

58 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.·CRD# 133443
RIA
2201 Cantu Court Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34232
March 11, 2020 - Present
NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25996
BD
Sarasota, FL
December 18, 2003 - December 31, 2009
NRP FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 103717
BD
Bryan, OH
March 20, 2001 - February 18, 2004
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.·CRD# 133443
RIA
Sarasota, FL
March 18, 1998 - December 31, 2019
MIDSOUTH CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 35039
BD
Atlanta, GA
May 23, 1996 - March 12, 2001
CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 2864
BD
Bryan, OH
October 28, 1993 - May 29, 1996
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
St. Louis, MO
September 4, 1990 - October 14, 1993
PRESCOTT, BALL & TURBEN, INC.·CRD# 7656
BD
June 22, 1987 - September 4, 1990
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
October 10, 1983 - August 13, 1987
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
July 16, 1980 - November 10, 1983
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
November 26, 1979 - August 16, 1980
LOEB PARTNERS·CRD# 7534
BD
January 18, 1978 - November 26, 1979
LOEB RHOADES & CO. INC.·CRD# 7502
BD
January 4, 1977 - January 18, 1978
LOEB, RHOADES & CO. INC.·CRD# 525
BD
December 10, 1975 - January 4, 1977
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.·CRD# 572
BD
February 22, 1971 - December 28, 1975
GOODBODY & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 362
BD
October 5, 1970 - May 6, 1971

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Current Firm

SF
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

NO COMMISSION ANNUITY | SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 133443 / SEC#: 801-79508
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/23/2014 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

2201 Cantu Court Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34232

Phone Number

(941) 371-8027

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 2026 (4/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

924

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$396,759,556

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Other business activities

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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".
SF
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

NO COMMISSION ANNUITY | SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 133443 / SEC#: 801-79508
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/23/2014 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Florida
(3/11/2020)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1983About the Series 63 exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed May 2004

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Feb 1993About the Series 3 exam

Series 5 — Interest Rate Options Examination

Passed Dec 1981

PC — AMEX Put and Call Exam

Passed Jan 1981

Series 000 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1968

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed May 1968

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 24 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 4 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Dec 1992

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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