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Oliver J. Sterling

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CRD#: 2889032
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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.

Oliver James Sterling III, who also goes by James Sterling, was a registered financial professional .

Oliver is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Oliver had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Sterling

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

March 24, 2017 - June 8, 2021

S F SENTRY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27432
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 26, 2016 - February 28, 2017

BROOKS, HOUGHTON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27514
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 2014 - January 26, 2016

BROCK SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 122156
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 2011 - June 11, 2014

BRADLEY WOODS & CO. LTD.

BD
CRD#: 13660
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: 9/6/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
S F SENTRY SECURITIES, INC.
MAGOWAN DIRICKSON SECURITIES | S F SENTRY SECURITIES, INC. | MAGOWAN DIRICKSON SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 27432 / SEC#: , 8-43101

BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/26/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 06/25/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
May
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DIRICKSON, RICHARD EDWARD JRCHAIRMAN, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER68537
ROOT, LEON ARTHUR IIIPRESIDENT/FINOP2731496

Disclosures


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Company Information


S F SENTRY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 27432

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