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James M. Obrien

JMO FINANCIAL
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
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CRD#: 2534087
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Professional summary


James Michael Obrien, who also goes by James O'brien, Jay O'brien, Jay Obrien, is a registered financial advisor currently at JMO FINANCIAL located in Carlsbad, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James O'brien | Jay O'brien | Jay Obrien

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.
1. 04/23/14 - REAL ESTATE BROKER/30 HOURS PER MONTH/CARLSBAD CA 2. 01/24/2008 - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE/OFFER FIXED ANNUITIES & LIFE INSURANCE/25 HOURS PER WEEK/CARLSBAD 3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR AXOS BANK (formerly BANK OF INTERNET FEDERAL BANK) - ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH OPENING ACCOUNTS/LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER MONTH

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 29, 2015 - Present

JMO FINANCIAL

Office #1: 2121 Palomar Airport Road Suite 210, Carlsbad, CA 92011
RIA
CRD#: 175086
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

October 25, 2012 - September 9, 2013

MODERN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131117
RALEIGH, NC
Past

April 1, 2011 - August 20, 2013

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130390
RALEIGH, NC
Past

July 16, 2002 - April 18, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CARSLBAD, CA
Past

May 21, 2002 - April 18, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CARSLBAD, CA
Past

October 4, 1999 - May 21, 2002

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

August 26, 1994 - October 4, 1999

PIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10547
SAN MARCOS, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
California
(4/29/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/6/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/27/1998
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


JF
JMO FINANCIAL
JAMES M. O'BRIEN, INC. | JMO FINANCIAL

CRD#: 175086 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2930 San Bristo Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 944-0774
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,270,269

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Company Information


JMO FINANCIAL

CRD#: 175086Carlsbad, CA 92011

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