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James R. Bruce

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CRD#: 2643073
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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 R Bruce, who also goes by James R Bruce Jr, James R Bruce, James Robert Bruce Jr, James Robert Bruce, James Bruce, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James R Bruce Jr | James R Bruce | James Robert Bruce Jr | James Robert Bruce | James Bruce

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 30, 2023 - November 28, 2023

MCG SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 163144
WAYNE, PA
Past

April 22, 2021 - October 17, 2022

FDX CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 119302
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 2019 - April 16, 2021

FNEX CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 166316
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 26, 2019 - June 3, 2019

FDX CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 119302
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 2016 - February 13, 2019

FNEX CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 166316
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 27, 2014 - December 4, 2015

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
JOPLIN, MO
Past

November 22, 2011 - March 20, 2013

DYNASTY CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 122806
BUFFALO, NY
Past

November 16, 2010 - February 24, 2011

RAFFERTY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23682
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

March 17, 2009 - May 12, 2010

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

October 1, 2008 - March 10, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

April 4, 2002 - September 18, 2008

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 20, 1997 - April 1, 2002

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 15, 1995 - November 13, 1996

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/15/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MS
MCG SECURITIES LLC
MCG SECURITIES LLC | MERION CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 163144 / SEC#: , 8-69068

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
37 West Ave Suite 302, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
37 West Ave Suite 302, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(610) 337-6500
Established
Pennsylvania since 03/12/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MCG SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
BODKIN, GREGORY PATRICKCCO3008389
ZELIN, LAWRENCE ARNOLDCEO1655034

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Company Information


MCG SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 163144

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