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Erich W. James

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CRD#: 2404055
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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.

Erich William James JR, who also goes by Erich W James Jr., Erich W James, was a registered financial professional .

Erich is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Erich had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Erich W James Jr. | Erich W James

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

September 5, 2013 - October 7, 2015

COKER & PALMER

RIA
CRD#: 29163
JACKSON, MS
Past

August 26, 2013 - October 7, 2015

COKER & PALMER

BD
CRD#: 29163
JACKSON, MS
Past

January 9, 2004 - June 29, 2011

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

December 20, 2000 - June 29, 2011

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

November 11, 1993 - January 16, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
C&
COKER & PALMER
COKER & COMPANY, INC. | CPI RESEARCH | COKER, PALMER, PHILLIPS & MULLEN, INC. | COKER PALMER PHILLIPS & MULLEN | COKER & PALMER, INC. | COKER & PALMER, INC | COKER & PALMER INVESTMENT SECURITIES | COKER & PALMER

CRD#: 29163 / SEC#: 801-77645, 8-44129

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2013 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/9/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2014 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/9/2014 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2014 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

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: 12/22/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


C&
COKER & PALMER
COKER & COMPANY, INC. | CPI RESEARCH | COKER, PALMER, PHILLIPS & MULLEN, INC. | COKER PALMER PHILLIPS & MULLEN | COKER & PALMER, INC. | COKER & PALMER, INC | COKER & PALMER INVESTMENT SECURITIES | COKER & PALMER

CRD#: 29163 / SEC#: 801-77645, 8-44129

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2013 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/9/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2014 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/9/2014 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2014 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1667 Lelia Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
Mailing Address
1667 Lelia Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone number
(601) 354-0860
Established
Mississippi since 07/08/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

COKER & PALMER ADV PART 2 2025 (3/11/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COKER, JAMES DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / CHIEF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OFFICER / CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER / CCO/PRESIDENT1238444
GHEE, LORELI ANNCOMPLIANCE OFFICER1531910

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts428
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 244,065,071

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7

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Company Information


COKER & PALMER

CRD#: 29163

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