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Jeffrey S. Sims

DIRECTTRADE SECURITIES
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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CRD#: 3247374
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Professional summary

Jeffrey Scott Sims is a registered financial professional currently at DIRECTTRADE SECURITIES, LLC located in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Jeffrey is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Jeffrey has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 15, 2022 - Present

DIRECTTRADE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7708 84th Avenue Ct Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
BD
CRD#: 315469
Gig Harbor, WA
Past

November 16, 2020 - March 1, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
Seattle, WA
Past

November 5, 2020 - March 1, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 14, 2013 - January 14, 2021

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3866
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 13, 2013 - November 18, 2020

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3866
SEATTLE, WA
Past

April 9, 2007 - March 30, 2012

PACIFIC WEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108728
RENTON, WA
Past

September 23, 1999 - June 25, 2012

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
RENTON, WA

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.

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RR
Washington
(11/29/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/4/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/14/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/31/2022
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 9/14/1999
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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DIRECTTRADE SECURITIES, LLC
DIRECTTRADE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 315469 / SEC#: , 8-70834

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

Main Address
7708 84th Avenue Ct Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Mailing Address
7708 84th Avenue Ct Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone number
(425) 495-0104
Established
Washington since 06/25/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ADVISOR SYSTEMS, INC.PARENT COMPANY
HIXON, JACY RYANPRESIDENT, CCO, MANAGING PARTNER2868818
SIMS, JEFFREY SCOTTFINOP, CFO, MANAGING PARTNER3247374

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Company Information

DIRECTTRADE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 315469Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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