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James B. Macleod

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS
BOSTON, MA 02109
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CRD#: 4350993
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Professional summary


James Bryan Macleod, CFP®, who also goes by James Bryan Macleod, is a registered financial professional currently at EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Bryan Macleod

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. As of September 2018, VP - Bronco Division (Board Member) - Torrance American Baseball, located at 23009 Doris Way Torrance, CA 90505. Responsibilities include attending board meetings and overseeing the conduct of coaches, parents and umpires associated with the division. This is not investment related. Will devote between two and four hours per month toward this activity - zero hours during securities trading hours. 2. Since February 2024, Member of the Board of Directors - Folds of Honor California Chapter, located at 2780 Skypark Drive, Torrance, CA 90505. Duties include participating in board meetings, making appearances on behalf of the chapter and organizing/participating in activities for the annual golf event. This is not investment related. Will devote approximately three hours per month toward this activity - one hour during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

August 16, 2024 - Present

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109
BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 4, 2021 - August 2, 2024

AMUNDI ASSET MANAGEMENT US, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107719
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 21, 2012 - December 31, 2020

AMUNDI PIONEER INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138756
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 23, 2012 - August 2, 2024

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 8, 2011 - February 27, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 4, 2011 - February 27, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 17, 2009 - October 20, 2011

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
TORRANCE, CA
Past

April 16, 2009 - October 20, 2011

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
TORRANCE, CA
Past

January 30, 2009 - April 20, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TORRANCE, CA
Past

January 29, 2009 - April 20, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TORRANCE, CA
Past

June 16, 2008 - February 10, 2009

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 20, 2006 - June 18, 2008

AMUNDI PIONEER INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138756
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 30, 2004 - April 20, 2006

AMUNDI ASSET MANAGEMENT US, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107719
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 9, 2001 - June 18, 2008

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA

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
California
(8/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/24/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EV
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | EV DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37731 / SEC#: , 8-47939

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


Main Address
One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
1300 Thames Street C/o Shared Services Compliance - Registration, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(617) 482-8260
Established
Massachusetts since 07/15/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCSHAREHOLDER
FAHEY, LAWRENCE LOUISPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2097212
FAMIGLIETTI, FRANK JDIRECTOR2702269
KASETA, LYNN MCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6451373
KUSH, ANTHONY NPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL OFFICER7463692
LEFEVRE, BENJAMIN WILLIAMTEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL2261749
LEIMENSTOLL, ANDREW JOHNDIRECTOR4640636
MICHAUD, DAVID ANDREWDIRECTOR2730645
WITKOS, MATTHEW JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CEO, AND DIRECTOR2034689

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Company Information


EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37731Boston, MA 02109

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