AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
JB

James M. Bernard

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2433970
JB

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 Michael Bernard was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

January 15, 2016 - June 3, 2019

INVERNESS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 129914
Cleveland, OH
Past

April 7, 2014 - June 26, 2017

AMERICA NORTHCOAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16076
Cleveland, OH
Past

April 9, 2013 - December 31, 2015

SAFEGUARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31256
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

August 4, 2011 - January 8, 2025

ANCORA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124674
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

May 19, 2006 - April 9, 2013

AMERICA NORTHCOAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16076
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 15, 2001 - May 26, 2005

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 19, 1999 - December 15, 2001

FIFTH THIRD/MAXUS SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 6790
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 1, 1994 - January 13, 1995

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/27/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/15/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


IS
INVERNESS SECURITIES, LLC
INVERNESS SECURITIES, LLC | TCG ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 129914 / SEC#: , 8-66278

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
6060 Parkland Blvd Ste 200, Cleveland, OH 44124
Mailing Address
6060 Parkland Blvd Ste 200, Cleveland, OH 44124
Phone number
(216) 839-5130
Established
Ohio since 06/12/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
INVERNESS HOLDING LLCHOLDING COMPANY
BENTON-COOPER, ASHLEYPRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4977623
BUSH, FRED COSTONFINOP/PFO3075024
SCACCO, JEREMY JOSEPHVICE PRESIDENT- MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL2800507
THOMAS, JERRY CDIRECTOR OF INSURANCE7043121

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


INVERNESS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 129914

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor James Bernard

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics