JG

James P. Gruver

HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE
New York, NY 10017
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CRD#: 2510324
JG

Professional summary


James Paul Gruver II, who also goes by James Paul Gruver, is a registered financial professional currently at HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC located in New York, New York and LUMENT SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Paul Gruver

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 22, 2026 - Present

HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

Office #1: 280 Park Ave 40 West, New York, NY 10017
BD
CRD#: 282060
New York, NY
Current

April 22, 2026 - Present

LUMENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 280 Park Avenue 40 West, New York, NY 10017
BD
CRD#: 14840
New York, NY
Past

September 11, 2023 - February 27, 2026

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
Waltham, MA
Past

February 23, 2016 - May 3, 2023

HEITMAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13620
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 2, 2007 - May 30, 2013

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 5, 2004 - July 2, 2007

MELLON FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 39414
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 25, 2003 - December 31, 2005

MBSC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42430
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 2001 - October 4, 2001

INVESTOR FORCE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104318
WAYNE, PA
Past

January 30, 1997 - May 4, 2000

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 15, 1994 - November 28, 1995

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA

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
Colorado
(4/27/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(4/24/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(4/30/2026)
RR
Maryland
(4/28/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/24/2026)
RR
Michigan
(4/27/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(4/24/2026)
RR
Missouri
(4/23/2026)
RR
Montana
(4/23/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(4/23/2026)
RR
Nevada
(4/24/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/27/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(4/24/2026)
RR
Ohio
(4/23/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/27/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/28/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/24/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(4/28/2026)
RR
Texas
(4/27/2026)
RR
Utah
(4/23/2026)
RR
Virgin Islands
(4/27/2026)
RR
Virginia
(4/24/2026)
RR
Washington
(4/27/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/23/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/16/2013
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LS
LUMENT SECURITIES, LLC
LUMENT SECURITIES | RED CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RED CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | PROVIDENT SECURITIES & INVESTMENT COMPANY | OREC SECURITIES, LLC | LUMENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 14840 / SEC#: , 8-31175

BD
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Contact information


Main Address
10 West Broad Street 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
10 West Broad Street 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number
(614) 857-1600
Established
Delaware since 05/06/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LUMENT REAL ESTATE CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CROFT, JAMES FRANCISCHAIRMAN, BOARD OF MANAGERS2148025
KIRKWOOD, ROBERT THOMASCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOARD OF MANAGERS6025468
MAINELLI, KEVIN JOSEPHMANAGING DIRECTOR - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1751991
SMITH, MARY AGNESCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINOP2498307

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Company Information


LUMENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 14840New York, NY 10017

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