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James S. Mcgough

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS
Covington, KY 41011
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CRD#: 2701489
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Professional summary


James Stewart Mcgough, who also goes by Stew Mcgough, is a registered financial professional currently at INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Covington, Kentucky.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. James has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stew Mcgough

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2022 - Present

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 50 E Rivercenter Blvd Suite 1600, Covington, KY 41011
BD
CRD#: 35490
Covington, KY
Past

August 3, 2020 - January 3, 2022

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 26, 2017 - August 11, 2020

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 16, 2013 - November 2, 2016

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 13, 2011 - August 15, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 26, 2009 - January 5, 2011

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 17, 2007 - March 4, 2009

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 2, 2005 - December 31, 2006

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5249
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 2, 2005 - April 27, 2007

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 16, 2005 - June 28, 2005

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 10, 2005 - June 28, 2005

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 19, 2004 - February 10, 2005

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 7, 2004 - March 17, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 30, 2003 - March 17, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 6, 2003 - March 17, 2005

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 26, 2002 - September 2, 2003

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

April 14, 1998 - July 16, 2002

GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 487
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 12, 1996 - February 17, 1998

BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 17511
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 13, 1996 - June 7, 1996

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 13, 1996 - June 7, 1996

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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.

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North Carolina
(1/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/22/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/29/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ID
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490 / SEC#: , 8-46802

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


Main Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Mailing Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone number
(205) 868-3073
Established
Tennessee since 08/30/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATIONPARENT COMPANY
CARLSON, MARTHA LDESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE LICENSED PRODUCER2731502
COFFMAN, BENJAMIN PAULCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6738662
COLLAZO, KIMBERLYASSISTANT SECRETARY8075061
CREUTZMANN, SCOTT EMILDIRECTOR5351383
LANE, JAMIE LAURADIRECTOR5779720
LEE, FELICIA MALLOCHSECRETARY7498538
MCCRELESS, KEVIN LUCIUSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5180100
MORSCH, LETITIA ADIRECTOR & ASSISTANT SECRETARY5133531
TENNENT, RAYBURN EDWARDSR ANALYST FINANCIAL REPORTING6245099
WAGNER, JAMES CARL JRPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR4261922

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Company Information


INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490Covington, KY 41011

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