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James D. Blair

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CRD#: 2593142
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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 David Blair was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. James had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 27 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Experience

Past

February 17, 2006 - August 2, 2006

GRIFFITHS MCBURNEY CORP.

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CRD#: 40620
TORONTO, ONTARIO,
Past

November 30, 1995 - July 29, 2005

MACQUARIE CAPITAL MARKETS NORTH AMERICA LTD.

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CRD#: 38108
TORONTO, ONTARIO,

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 9/18/1995
Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Current Firm

GM
GRIFFITHS MCBURNEY CORP.
GRIFFITHS MCBURNEY & PARTNERS (USA) CORP. | GRIFFITHS MCBURNEY CORP. | GRIFFITHS MCBURNEY & PARTNERS CORP.

CRD#: 40620 / SEC#: , 8-49139

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Terminated by SEC on 04/24/2020
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Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GRIFFITHS MCBURNEY CANADA CORP.OWNER
HILL, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR5472588
QUINN, DIANACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5717885
STARKMAN, DEBORAH JOANNECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, CORPORATE SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR5143130

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Company Information

GRIFFITHS MCBURNEY CORP.

CRD#: 40620

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