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James B Drake

PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS
DENVER, CO
·CRD# 4212994·26 years experience

Professional Summary

James B Drake, who also goes by J. Brad Drake, James Bradford Drake, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS located in Denver, Colorado. James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. James has worked at 26 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

J. Brad Drake, James Bradford Drake

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS·CRD# 316115
BD
1700 Broadway Suite 2100, Denver, CO 80290
May 8, 2025 - Present
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 103848
BD
Ostrander, OH
February 2, 2021 - September 12, 2023
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 35682
BD
Gahanna, OH
June 11, 2019 - September 12, 2023
PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 15883
BD
Gahanna, OH
May 16, 2019 - September 12, 2023
COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 172662
BD
Ostrander, OH
April 16, 2018 - September 12, 2023
SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 173734
BD
Ostrander, OH
December 7, 2017 - September 12, 2023
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 118787
BD
Gahanna, OH
September 16, 2016 - June 23, 2020
ORBIS INVESTMENTS (U.S.), LLC·CRD# 172663
BD
Ostrander, OH
September 16, 2016 - December 31, 2022
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 148477
BD
Ostrander, OH
September 16, 2016 - September 12, 2023
PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 143809
BD
Gahanna, OH
February 14, 2013 - December 31, 2017
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 35682
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Gahanna, OH
January 4, 2013 - December 31, 2017
FAIRHOLME DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 150987
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Gahanna, OH
January 4, 2013 - June 23, 2020
IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 130745
BD
Ostander, OH
January 4, 2013 - December 31, 2022
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 103934
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Ostrander , OH
January 4, 2013 - September 12, 2023
FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 147382
BD
Ostrander, OH
January 4, 2013 - September 12, 2023
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 31334
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Ostrander, OH
January 4, 2013 - September 12, 2023
FORESIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 30016
BD
Gahanna, OH
April 28, 2010 - August 8, 2022
BD COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 30188
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Gahanna, OH
March 10, 2010 - May 1, 2020
FORESIDE ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 13494
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Gahanna, OH
March 10, 2010 - June 23, 2020
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 7174
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Ostrander, OH
March 10, 2010 - September 12, 2023
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 46106
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Ostrander, OH
March 10, 2010 - September 12, 2023
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 15634
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Ostrander, OH
March 10, 2010 - September 12, 2023
NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 45943
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January 13, 2009 - December 31, 2022
BD COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 30188
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Gahanna, OH
October 3, 2007 - January 5, 2009
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 15634
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June 5, 2007 - January 27, 2009
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October 6, 2006 - November 1, 2006
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 4082
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Newark, DE
July 12, 2005 - August 18, 2006
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 11173
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Dublin, OH
February 3, 2004 - August 18, 2006
MEEDER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 36773
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Dublin, OH
August 15, 2001 - May 5, 2003
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Columbus, OH
June 28, 2000 - February 23, 2001

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Current Firm

PD
PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS

PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS | PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 316115 / SEC#: 8-70771
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1700 Broadway Suite 2100, Denver, CO 80290

Mailing Address

1700 Broadway Suite 2100, Denver, CO 80290

Phone Number

(303) 378-0364

Established

Delaware since 06/21/2021

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PARALEL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCDIRECT OWNER—
MAY, JEREMY OPPEGARDCEO/FOUNDER2744563
SWENSON, BRADLEY JOHNPRESIDENT/CCO/FINOP2666663

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(5/8/2025)
RR
Colorado
(5/8/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/9/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/16/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2008About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2006About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2000About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2016About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2005About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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