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James L. Palm

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CRD#: 2661471
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Lynn Palm was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

December 23, 2016 - February 8, 2021

BCD ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 169468
Orrville, OH
Past

July 15, 2013 - December 27, 2016

INVESTMENTS FOR YOU, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29257
MARYSVILLE, OH
Past

November 13, 2007 - July 12, 2013

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
ORRVILLE, OH
Past

October 29, 1999 - August 27, 2007

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
ORRVILLE, OH
Past

December 14, 1995 - October 28, 1999

HORANG SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6004
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/27/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BA
BCD ADVISORS
BCD ADVISORS | KILIVRIS, ROBERT DAVID | BEACON CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | BEACON CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS INC. | BEACON CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS ADVISORS

CRD#: 169468 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2016 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2016 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2014 Approved)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2022 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2017 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Approved)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2023 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2014 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2022 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
Akron, OH
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 874-5188
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts382
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 44,134,300

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Company Information


BCD ADVISORS

CRD#: 169468

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