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James B. Mcdevitt

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CRD#: 3139963
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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 B Mcdevitt, who also goes by James Bruce Mcdevitt, Jimmy Mcdevitt, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. James had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Bruce Mcdevitt | Jimmy Mcdevitt

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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Experience


Past

May 16, 2014 - October 8, 2014

PENN GUARDIAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171339
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 21, 2013 - December 23, 2013

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

May 17, 2013 - December 23, 2013

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

February 25, 2011 - December 22, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 25, 2011 - December 22, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

March 18, 2010 - January 21, 2011

DAVIS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 138829
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 2008 - May 27, 2009

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

March 28, 2008 - May 27, 2009

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 29, 2008 - April 16, 2008

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 3, 2007 - June 4, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
LAFAYETTE HILL, PA
Past

October 12, 2005 - March 29, 2007

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 10, 2004 - October 3, 2005

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
SECANE, PA
Past

October 27, 2004 - October 3, 2005

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 6, 2004 - July 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA
Past

February 6, 2004 - July 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 5, 2003 - November 8, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LANGHORNE, PA
Past

September 5, 2003 - November 8, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 5, 2003 - November 8, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 10, 2002 - March 28, 2003

CHOREO, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111221
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

January 10, 2002 - February 10, 2003

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

June 21, 2001 - October 26, 2001

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

July 19, 2000 - April 3, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 25, 2000 - April 10, 2000

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

January 20, 1999 - May 27, 1999

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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: 8/20/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/28/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PENN GUARDIAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
PENN GUARDIAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 171339 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
650 Sentry Parkway Suite One, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Mailing Address
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Company Information


PENN GUARDIAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 171339

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