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James E. Bardes

AEGIS CAPITAL
New York, NY 10105
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CRD#: 2394707
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Professional summary


James Edward Bardes, who also goes by Jim Bardes, is a registered financial professional currently at AEGIS CAPITAL CORP. located in New York, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. James has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Bardes

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 13, 2017 - Present

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

Office #1: 1345 Avenue Of The Americas 27th Floor, New York, NY 10105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 15007
New York, NY
Past

August 14, 2014 - October 17, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
New York, NY
Past

January 2, 2014 - July 14, 2014

BNY MELLON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17454
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 8, 2006 - July 14, 2014

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

February 13, 2003 - September 23, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 8, 2002 - September 23, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 2002 - September 26, 2005

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 2002 - September 28, 2005

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 28, 2002 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 6, 2001 - January 11, 2002

BNY MELLON SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47268
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

June 18, 1997 - May 2, 2001

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 28, 1994 - April 16, 1997

INVESTEX SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30094
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 8, 1993 - October 14, 1994

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE

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".
AC
AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.
AEGIS CAPITAL CORP. | VAST WEALTH ADVISORS | STERNAEGIS VENTURES | STANDARD INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SILVESTRI ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIWM LLC | RG BAR INVESTMENT GROUP | PAYNE LEGACY FINANCIAL | PAR FINANCIAL | MEL CAPITAL | MARC JACOBSON & ASSOCIATES | LARCHMONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | FARMER FINANCIAL | DYNAMIC CAPITAL HOLDING | BOGART VALUE PARTNERS | BLUE ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALPHA STRATEGIC ADVISORS

CRD#: 15007 / SEC#: 801-71386, 8-31616

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2010 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2010 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/12/2011 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/21/2011 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/5/2014 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/28/2014 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/7/2014 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2011 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/15/2014 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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
New York
(3/13/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/19/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/30/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


AC
AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.
AEGIS CAPITAL CORP. | VAST WEALTH ADVISORS | STERNAEGIS VENTURES | STANDARD INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SILVESTRI ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIWM LLC | RG BAR INVESTMENT GROUP | PAYNE LEGACY FINANCIAL | PAR FINANCIAL | MEL CAPITAL | MARC JACOBSON & ASSOCIATES | LARCHMONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | FARMER FINANCIAL | DYNAMIC CAPITAL HOLDING | BOGART VALUE PARTNERS | BLUE ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALPHA STRATEGIC ADVISORS

CRD#: 15007 / SEC#: 801-71386, 8-31616

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2010 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2010 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/12/2011 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/21/2011 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/5/2014 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/28/2014 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/7/2014 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2010 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2011 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/15/2014 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 27th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 27th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 813-1010
Established
New York since 01/15/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
November
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
270

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE 2-3-2025 (2/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AEGIS CAPITAL HOLDING CORP.HOLDING COMPANY
EIDE, ROBERT JAYCEO, SECRETARY, CLO, DIRECTOR1015261
FEINMAN, ROBERT STEVENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER205708
KOTT, GEORGE GREGORYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2876578
MCKENNA, FRANCIS JMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4825383
MILLER, JOHN STEVENSONCO-FINOP2139980
POSS, THOMAS CHAMPNEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CO-FINOP2547521

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,430,612,106

Disclosures


Regulatory Event40
Arbitration1

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Company Information


AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 15007New York, NY 10105

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