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James Kruse

ADP BROKER-DEALER
Florham Park, NJ 07932
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CRD#: 4308862
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Professional summary


James Kruse, who also goes by James F Kruse, James Francis Kruse, is a registered financial professional currently at ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC. located in Florham Park, New Jersey.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 25 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James F Kruse | James Francis Kruse

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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


Current

January 10, 2020 - Present

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

Office #1: 71 Hanover Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932
BD
CRD#: 37693
Florham Park, NJ
Past

December 17, 2018 - March 13, 2019

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
EDISON, NJ
Past

December 20, 2017 - November 1, 2018

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
RANDOLPH, NJ
Past

December 20, 2017 - November 1, 2018

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
RANDOLPH, NJ
Past

March 17, 2015 - November 28, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
Past

March 5, 2015 - November 28, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
Past

April 29, 2014 - March 19, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
WEST CALDWELL, NJ
Past

April 28, 2014 - March 19, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
WEST CALDWELL, NJ
Past

October 17, 2012 - April 14, 2014

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
Past

October 17, 2012 - April 14, 2014

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
Past

September 2, 2011 - June 14, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

August 25, 2011 - June 14, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

October 1, 2000 - February 24, 2011

UPHOLD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 34071
NEW YORK, NY

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

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Alabama
(1/16/2020)
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Alaska
(1/16/2020)
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Arizona
(1/27/2020)
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Arkansas
(1/16/2020)
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California
(1/16/2020)
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Colorado
(1/20/2020)
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Connecticut
(1/16/2020)
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Delaware
(1/23/2020)
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District of Columbia
(1/28/2020)
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Florida
(1/16/2020)
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Georgia
(1/16/2020)
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Hawaii
(6/23/2020)
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Idaho
(1/16/2020)
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Illinois
(2/21/2020)
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Indiana
(1/17/2020)
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Iowa
(1/16/2020)
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Kansas
(1/23/2020)
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Kentucky
(1/21/2020)
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Louisiana
(1/16/2020)
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Maine
(1/17/2020)
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Maryland
(1/16/2020)
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Massachusetts
(1/16/2020)
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Michigan
(1/17/2020)
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Minnesota
(1/16/2020)
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Mississippi
(1/17/2020)
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Missouri
(1/16/2020)
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Montana
(3/3/2020)
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Nebraska
(1/17/2020)
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Nevada
(1/30/2020)
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New Hampshire
(1/22/2020)
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New Jersey
(1/15/2020)
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New Mexico
(1/16/2020)
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New York
(1/16/2020)
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North Carolina
(1/16/2020)
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North Dakota
(1/21/2020)
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Ohio
(1/16/2020)
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Oklahoma
(1/16/2020)
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Oregon
(1/17/2020)
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Pennsylvania
(1/16/2020)
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Rhode Island
(1/23/2020)
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South Carolina
(1/16/2020)
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South Dakota
(1/16/2020)
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Tennessee
(1/16/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/17/2020)
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Utah
(1/16/2020)
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Vermont
(1/16/2020)
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Virgin Islands
(5/3/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/16/2020)
RR
Washington
(1/15/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(1/29/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/17/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(1/21/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/31/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 25
Date: 3/30/1999
NYSE Trading Assistant Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AB
ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.
ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

CRD#: 37693 / SEC#: , 8-47885

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


Main Address
One Adp Boulevard, Roseland, NJ 07068-1786
Mailing Address
71 Hanover Road Ms - 580, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone number
(973) 712-2316
Established
New Jersey since 07/12/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ADP ATLANTIC, LLCSHAREHOLDER
BARRENECHEA, PATRICIA MARGOTFINOP1715189
BLAKE, JAMES PATRICKPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR3078844
BOYLE, JAMES RICHARDAML OFFICER3137180
DOSPASSOS-KRIEG, KRISTIN ANNEDIRECTOR3079254
HANLEY, JUANITA DAVIDACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT5217439
HODGES, JEFFRY AARONDIRECTOR5865575
HUREAU, MICHAEL RAYDIRECTOR5990787
MCCUE, TERRANCERISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER7259942

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Company Information


ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

CRD#: 37693Florham Park, NJ 07932

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