James L. Hancock

PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS,

IDAHO FALLS, ID

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CRD#: 2508842

Professional summary

James Leland Hancock is a registered financial advisor currently at PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Experience

Current

June 16, 1999 - Present

PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 116172

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

November 8, 2013 - January 6, 2014

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

November 1, 2013 - January 6, 2014

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

December 5, 2012 - November 14, 2013

SIGNATURE INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 113443

DAYTON, OH

Past

September 14, 2012 - December 18, 2012

SICOR SECURITIES INC

RIA

CRD#: 16195

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

January 6, 2012 - October 31, 2013

SICOR SECURITIES INC

CRD#: 16195

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

November 2, 2005 - December 31, 2011

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 128929

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

November 2, 2005 - December 31, 2011

GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Past

March 18, 2005 - November 11, 2005

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 36451

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

February 15, 2005 - November 11, 2005

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36451

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 1, 2002 - February 28, 2005

PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA

CRD#: 110825

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

August 1, 2000 - February 15, 2005

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 27107

ELGIN, IL

Past

February 24, 1998 - September 28, 1999

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7110

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

November 25, 1997 - August 1, 2000

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 4257

ELGIN, IL

Past

March 3, 1995 - December 15, 1995

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

ANAHEIM, CA

Past

August 16, 1994 - February 21, 1995

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625

DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Idaho
(6/16/1999)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/14/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/9/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/15/1994

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 1/7/2009

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

EDUCATORS FINANCIAL ASSURANCE | PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

CRD#: 116172 / SEC#:

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2023 Approved)

Idaho

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/1998 Approved)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2018 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2023 Conditional Restricted)

Utah

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2018 Approved)

Wyoming

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3456 E. 17th St. Suite 260, Ammon, ID 83406

Mailing Address

Phone number

(208) 521-2957

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

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James L. Hancock

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

SIGNATURE INVESTMENTS, INC.

SICOR SECURITIES INC

SICOR SECURITIES INC

GWN SECURITIES INC.

GWN SECURITIES INC.

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/14/1999

Series 63

Date: 8/9/1994

Series 6

Date: 8/15/1994

Series 26

Date: 1/7/2009

Current Firm

PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

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Documents

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PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

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