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James P. Porter

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CRD#: 2415018
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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.

James Patrick Porter, who also goes by Jim Porter, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. James had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Porter

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

February 18, 2013 - July 6, 2016

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

February 4, 2013 - July 6, 2016

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16783
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 3, 2009 - February 9, 2011

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

January 2, 2009 - February 9, 2011

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

June 9, 2008 - October 30, 2008

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
MILLERSVILLE, MD
Past

April 28, 2008 - October 30, 2008

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
MILLERSVILLE, MD
Past

January 7, 2008 - April 29, 2008

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
CROFTON, MD
Past

May 17, 2004 - January 7, 2008

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

October 4, 2001 - May 31, 2002

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 12, 2000 - October 4, 2001

FIRST FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27038
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 7, 1995 - July 16, 1999

ALLFIRST BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17531
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 16, 1994 - January 25, 1995

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 16, 1994 - January 25, 1995

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/6/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


QC
QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.
QUEST CAPITAL | QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC. | QUEST CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 16783 / SEC#: 801-77927, 8-34532

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/22/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Laguna Hills, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 03/18/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TSAI, CAROLYNECEO, CCO, OFFICE MANAGER2272768
TSAI, CAROLYNECFO, FIN OP2272768

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration6

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Company Information


QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 16783

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