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James M. Bain

HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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CRD#: 4261087
JB

Professional summary


James Mccormick Bain is a registered financial professional currently at HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD. located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

September 14, 2000 - Present

HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD.

Office #1: 800 North Shoreline Blvd. Suite 2200 South, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44971
Corpus Christi, TX
Past

November 19, 2022 - October 8, 2024

HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 44971
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Past

September 10, 2013 - August 8, 2019

OXBOW ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156393
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Past

September 2, 2005 - May 20, 2016

HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 44971
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/14/2022)
RR
California
(12/1/2004)
RR
Colorado
(10/5/2007)
RR
Florida
(12/1/2004)
RR
Idaho
(4/13/2021)
RR
Illinois
(5/20/2021)
RR
Kansas
(8/28/2002)
RR
Louisiana
(11/22/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(10/5/2007)
RR
Mississippi
(12/7/2023)
RR
Missouri
(10/5/2007)
RR
Nevada
(11/15/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(9/29/2006)
RR
North Carolina
(11/9/2022)
RR
Ohio
(12/2/2004)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/14/2014)
RR
Oregon
(6/21/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(9/20/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(2/11/2022)
RR
Texas
(10/3/2000)
RR
Utah
(6/7/2023)
RR
Virginia
(12/14/2017)
RR
Washington
(3/15/2002)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/25/2002)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/2/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HP
HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD.
AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES | HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD. | HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY LTD

CRD#: 44971 / SEC#: 801-55675, 8-50912

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/9/2017 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/20/2017 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2017 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/9/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2017 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
800 North Shoreline Blvd. Suite 2200 South, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Mailing Address
800 North Shoreline Blvd. Suite 2200 South, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone number
(361) 888-7611
Established
Texas since 01/07/1998
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
5

FINRA licenses (45 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HERNDON, RUSSELL BRENTLIMITED PARTNER243993
OAKLEY, JAMES THEODORELIMITED PARTNER813008
PLANT, PHILLIP MICHAELLIMITED PARTNER364393
CORONADO, SYDNEYFINOP7542960
RAGAN, ELIZABETH BLANCHARDMANAGING DIRECTOR/DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1191381

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts268
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 92,904,841

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Company Information


HERNDON PLANT OAKLEY, LTD.

CRD#: 44971Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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