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James S. Richard

CORAL REEF ADVISORS LLC
Northbrook, IL
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CRD#: 2602752
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Professional summary


James Sylvere Richard, who also goes by Jim Richard, is a registered financial advisor currently at CORAL REEF ADVISORS LLC located in Northbrook, Illinois and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Richard

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) Coral Reef Advisors. 13000 Sawgrass Village Circle, Building 9 unit 48, Ponte Vedra FL 32082. RIA. 100 hrs/mo; 50 during trading hrs. 2) Various insurance providers. Sell fixed insurance to residents of states in which he holds a state insurance license. Investment related. 3) Private Client Services - investment related - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - broker-dealer - Registered Rep - 02/2024 - 60 - 60 - commission-based securities sales.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 27, 2024 - Present

CORAL REEF ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 328929
Northbrook, IL
Current

February 16, 2024 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2225 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Louisville, KY
Past

November 1, 2019 - March 14, 2024

SNOWDEN CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 157299
Chicago, IL
Past

November 1, 2019 - March 14, 2024

SNOWDEN ACCOUNT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 149794
Chicago, IL
Past

September 19, 2013 - November 6, 2019

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 19, 2013 - November 6, 2019

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 8, 2008 - October 22, 2013

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

July 8, 2008 - October 22, 2013

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

July 29, 2003 - July 28, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 29, 2003 - July 28, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 1, 2003 - August 1, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 1, 2003 - August 1, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 4, 2002 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 3, 2002 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1995 - April 1, 2002

SECURITIES CORPORATION OF IOWA

BD
CRD#: 6945
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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.
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
Florida
(3/18/2024)
IAR
Florida
(7/13/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/16/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(2/29/2024)
RR
Indiana
(9/30/2024)
RR
Ohio
(2/16/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/16/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/27/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(2/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/5/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CR
CORAL REEF ADVISORS LLC
CORAL REEF ADVISORS LLC | CORAL REEF INVESTMENTS LLC | CORAL REEF INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 328929 / SEC#: 801-129380

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2024 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
13000 Sawgrass Village Circle Building 9 Suite 48, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Mailing Address
Phone number
(904) 582-5449
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts47
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 70,400,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


CORAL REEF ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 328929Northbrook, IL

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