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James W. Cravotta

EXECUTIVE SERVICES
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 3104460
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Professional summary


James William Cravotta, who also goes by James W (jr) Cravotta, James William Cravotta Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at EXECUTIVE SERVICES, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James W (jr) Cravotta | James William Cravotta Jr

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2016 - Present

EXECUTIVE SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 620 Newport Center Drive Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
CRD#: 283898
Newport Beach, CA
Past

November 14, 2016 - December 24, 2020

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
E. COSTA MESA, CA
Past

June 29, 2015 - May 23, 2016

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

June 26, 2015 - May 23, 2016

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

August 3, 2013 - October 7, 2013

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

March 20, 2012 - June 29, 2015

CAPITAL MARKETS IQ, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134921
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 6, 2011 - June 26, 2015

CONCERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 141253
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 14, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 14, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 3, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 3, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 17, 1998 - August 6, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 14, 1998 - August 6, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(6/29/2016)
IAR
Texas
(9/11/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/12/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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EXECUTIVE SERVICES, LLC
EXECUTIVE SERVICES, LLC | ORION INVESTMENTS, LLC | ORION INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 283898 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2017 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
620 Newport Center Drive Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 877-4976
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts38
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 28,941,865

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Company Information


EXECUTIVE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283898Newport Beach, CA 92660

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