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Laura M. James

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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CRD#: 4280644
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Professional summary


Laura Marie James, CIMA®, who also goes by Laura Marie Hinde, Laura M. James, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Laura is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Laura has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Laura Marie Hinde | Laura M. James

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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CIMA®

Experience


Current

July 7, 2021 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 101 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078
BD
CRD#: 109064
Short Hills, NJ
Past

March 10, 2020 - July 7, 2021

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

March 10, 2020 - July 7, 2021

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13594
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

May 1, 2010 - March 4, 2020

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
Weddington, NC
Past

May 1, 2010 - March 4, 2020

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 9, 2005 - May 7, 2010

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 21, 2004 - May 1, 2010

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 28, 2003 - June 21, 2004

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 31, 2002 - January 21, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 17, 2000 - July 12, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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

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Alabama
(7/7/2021)
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Alaska
(7/7/2021)
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Arizona
(7/7/2021)
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Arkansas
(7/7/2021)
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
(7/7/2021)
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Delaware
(7/7/2021)
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District of Columbia
(7/7/2021)
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
(7/7/2021)
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
(7/7/2021)
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Nevada
(1/6/2022)
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New Hampshire
(7/7/2021)
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New Jersey
(7/7/2021)
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New Mexico
(7/7/2021)
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New York
(7/7/2021)
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North Carolina
(7/7/2021)
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
(7/7/2021)
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South Dakota
(7/7/2021)
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
(7/7/2021)
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
(7/7/2021)
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Virginia
(7/7/2021)
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Washington
(7/7/2021)
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West Virginia
(7/7/2021)
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Wisconsin
(7/7/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(7/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

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


Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

Disclosures


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Company Information


FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Short Hills, NJ 07078

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