James F. Ruane

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CRD#: 406399

Professional summary

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James Francis Ruane JR, who also goes by James F Ruane Jr, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. James had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Aliases

James F Ruane Jr

Other business activities

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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

August 27, 2014 - August 4, 2017

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

January 18, 2007 - October 24, 2013

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110377

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

January 3, 2002 - July 30, 2014

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 32460

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

November 2, 1998 - December 31, 2001

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

ANAHEIM, CA

Past

August 6, 1997 - November 2, 1998

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4806

BOSTON, MA

Past

January 4, 1996 - August 6, 1997

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 6359

IRVINE, CA

Past

January 3, 1991 - December 31, 1995

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4806

BOSTON, MA

Past

September 19, 1985 - December 31, 1990

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5774

Past

October 20, 1980 - September 21, 1983

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

Past

April 5, 1971 - September 21, 1983

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

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".

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)

Rhode Island

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/30/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/25/1981

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/4/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 3/29/1971

Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)

Rhode Island

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210

Mailing Address

5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210

Phone number

(704) 708-5461

Established

North Carolina since 11/19/2007

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

297

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN POLYVIOU ADV PART 2B (7/7/2025)

DAVID KARIN_ADV PART 2B (6/25/2025)

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
E STRICKER HOLDINGS LLC	STOCKHOLDER
ANAGENISIS INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC	STOCK HOLDER
CAMPBELL, ROBERT	FINOP	1349154
MCNABB, MATTHEW JOHN	CO-CCO	2119641
POLYVIOU, JOHN ANTHONY	CO-CCO, PRESIDENT AND RIA PRINCIPAL	2030212
UYESUGI, LAUREN ARNETT	COMPLIANCE PRINCIPAL	2889864

Disclosures

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James F. Ruane

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/30/1999

Series 63

Date: 3/25/1981

SIE

Date: 8/4/2017

Series 1

Date: 3/29/1971

Current Firm

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

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