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James J. Hlavaty

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CRD#: 4054783
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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 Joseph Hlavaty, who also goes by Jim Joseph Hlavaty, James Jospeh Hlavaty, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Joseph Hlavaty | James Jospeh Hlavaty

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 8/31/2018 - HSWIM CO - Not Investment Related - 18259 Oliver Drive - Other-Business Owner - Start Date:06/01/2016 - 1 Hours Per Month - Time Spent: 1% - HSWIM CO - Business Owner. 2. 8/31/2018 - St Ignatius High School - Not Investment Related - 30 West Lorain Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 - Outside/W-2 Employment - Start Date:11/04/2014 - Time Spent: 2% - St Ignatius High School - Assistant Swim Coach. 3. 04/12/2019 - Cleveland State University - Not investment related - 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 - Teaching - start date:01/16/2019 - 12 hrs/mo - 0 hrs during trading - College Adjunct Professor. 4. 12/7/2022 - Varsity Tutors - Not investment related - Home Based - Other - Tutoring - Tutor for FINRA Exams - Start Date - 09/19/2022 - 5 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

June 8, 2023 - June 12, 2025

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136300
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH
Past

June 1, 2023 - June 12, 2025

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH
Past

August 31, 2018 - June 2, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
AVON LAKE, OH
Past

August 31, 2018 - June 2, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
AVON LAKE, OH
Past

July 28, 2017 - March 21, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 26, 2017 - March 21, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

May 15, 2015 - December 14, 2015

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
STRONGSVILLE, OH
Past

February 5, 2015 - December 14, 2015

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
STRONGSVILLE, OH
Past

November 3, 2011 - May 3, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

October 24, 2011 - May 3, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

November 15, 2006 - October 20, 2011

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 9, 2005 - October 20, 2011

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 27, 2004 - December 6, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 14, 2000 - October 13, 2004

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/6/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/14/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Mailing Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone number
(888) 547-2968
Established
Ohio since 06/08/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,131

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KIS FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (4/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.SOLE OWNER566
CALABRESE, GIUSEPPE NMNCO-CEO/PRESIDENT5013231
DOUCE, MARK IVANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2959137
GULLA, MATTHEW TODDCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER3040637
HOTZ, BURTON BRUCE NICHOLASCHIEF RISK OFFICER3025138
JANOFSKY, PAULA MARIEOPERATIONS OFFICER2882776
KOVACHICK, MARK ALLANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR5390571
SCHMIDT, SOLOMON LEECO-CEO/PRESIDENT4404279
SKARDA, JOSEPH BRIELHEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT4288186
THEBERGE, JONATHAN MARCCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7722891
WEICK, PAUL ALFRED IICHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2286289

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,533
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,107,213,206

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300

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