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James R. Gregath

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CRD#: 2837126
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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 Reed Gregath JR, who also goes by James Reed Gregath, Skip Gregath, was a registered financial advisor .

James is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1997. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Reed Gregath | Skip Gregath

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

November 24, 2015 - June 13, 2016

ESF EQUITY, LP

BD
CRD#: 173087
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

October 6, 2014 - September 30, 2015

SELECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145997
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 5, 2009 - October 5, 2012

SELECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145997
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

April 27, 2007 - November 4, 2009

PRIVATE ASSET GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 142541
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

March 23, 2007 - November 5, 2009

PRIVATE ASSET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 142322
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

August 7, 2006 - March 22, 2007

DIRECT CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29639
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 15, 2004 - April 28, 2005

MCL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41180
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

January 16, 2003 - January 12, 2004

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10249
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 20, 2002 - January 12, 2004

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 12, 2002 - December 20, 2002

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10232
EDMOND, OK
Past

March 26, 2000 - December 20, 2002

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 24, 1997 - July 19, 1999

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 8, 1997 - October 8, 1997

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 1997 - October 8, 1997

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/1/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ESF EQUITY, LP
ESF EQUITY, INC | ESF EQUITY, LP

CRD#: 173087 / SEC#: , 8-69530

BD
Approved by SEC on 11/24/2015
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 02/27/2015
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DAMBLY, BURKE AMBROSEPRESIDENT/CCO/FINOP4748380
WALSH, JAMES MATTHEWCEO4545303
ESF EQUITY LLCSHAREHOLDER

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Company Information


ESF EQUITY, LP

CRD#: 173087

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