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James M. Barling

FEF DISTRIBUTORS
New York, NY 10105
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CRD#: 3172037
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Professional summary

James Martin Barling, who also goes by James Martin Barling III, James Barling, is a registered financial professional currently at FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in New York, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

James Martin Barling Iii | James Barling

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

January 11, 2017 - Present

FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105Office #2: 1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800
BD
CRD#: 46585
New York, NY
Past

October 6, 2014 - January 10, 2017

UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.

BD
CRD#: 583
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 2008 - September 22, 2014

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 2006 - November 11, 2008

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/23/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/11/1998
National Commodity Futures Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FD
FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ASB SECURITIES, INC. | FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | ASB SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 46585 / SEC#: , 8-51483

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

Main Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800
Phone number
(212) 698-3300
Established
Delaware since 01/27/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FIRST EAGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCMANAGING MEMBER108260
BRUNO, ROBERTMANAGER2102844
CARULLO, MODESTINO VITOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1528768
CONSTANTINO, MICHAELMANAGER2932606
FONG, CHUN WAICHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINOP4944446
OCONNOR, DAVIDGENERAL COUNSEL AND MANAGER5077118
RICCIO, FRANK JOSEPHPRESIDENT AND MANAGER4271374

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Company Information

FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 46585New York, NY 10105

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