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James V. Isbell

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES
Wayne, PA 19087
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CRD#: 2995426
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Professional summary


James Vincent Isbell, who also goes by James VIncent Isbell, is a registered financial professional currently at J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


James Vincent Isbell

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 25, 2024 - Present

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
BD
CRD#: 40002
Wayne, PA
Past

April 1, 2021 - August 8, 2024

GP NURMENKARI INC.

BD
CRD#: 153480
NORWALK, CT
Past

May 27, 2020 - March 18, 2021

FNEX CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 166316
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 3, 2008 - July 12, 2017

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

January 20, 2006 - January 4, 2008

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 14, 2005 - October 13, 2005

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 8, 2002 - January 10, 2005

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

June 4, 2001 - December 21, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 7, 2000 - June 1, 2001

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 30, 1999 - March 27, 2000

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 20, 1998 - July 21, 1999

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(7/25/2024)
RR
Colorado
(7/26/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(7/25/2024)
RR
Florida
(7/26/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/9/2024)
RR
New York
(7/30/2024)
RR
Ohio
(7/25/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/17/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/10/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JA
J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.
ADI-DASSLER INTERNATIONAL OFFICE | THE GALBREATH GROUP | STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHARP FINANCIAL | PURSUE WEALTH PARTMERS, LLC | PINE VALLEY INVESTMENTS | NEWCLEUS | NEMES RUSH | MONUMENTAL INVESTMENTS | MADISON SIXTY, LLC | KINGS MANAGMENT | J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC. | ATHENA | AMBASSADOR FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 40002 / SEC#: , 8-48938

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


Main Address
37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
37 West Ave Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(215) 572-8700
Established
Delaware since 10/30/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CALFO, LEE ALBERTCEO, PRINCIPAL, RESEARCH PRINCIPAL4782334
CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD FUND I, LPSHAREHOLDER
SMITH, KENNETH RICHARDPRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, AMLCO2300203
ENGELBACH, PETER ALDENPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL201177
KINZER, CAROL ANNFINOP4519471

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Civil Event1

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Company Information


J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 40002Wayne, PA 19087

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