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James L. Spencer

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CRD#: 431840
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Lafayette Spencer was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 1 and Series 00 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Advisor Administrative Services, LLC, d/b/a, CORE Investment Management LLC; Investment Related; Clearwater, FL; Administrative services company; President; 2012; 120/120; CORE is an administrative services company that provides support to investment professionals.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 2, 2013 - April 3, 2025

ASSET MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 142396
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

December 22, 2011 - April 25, 2013

PLATINUM PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120213
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

February 2, 1994 - March 27, 2012

SPENCER INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 106714
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

January 7, 1994 - January 1, 1996

SPENCER INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34194
Past

May 10, 1989 - March 1, 1994

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 24, 1985 - May 10, 1989

THE PIONEER GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1932
Past

January 25, 1972 - November 16, 1984

THE PIONEER GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1932
Past

April 2, 1968 - May 13, 1986

PW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6775

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/19/1963
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 2/23/1968
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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ASSET MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
ASSET MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 142396 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/1990 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2013 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
1401 S Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756-2002
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 216-8525
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts288
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 75,733,580

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Company Information


ASSET MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 142396

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