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James W. Garrard

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CRD#: 4449744
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

James Wayne Garrard, who also goes by Jim Wayne Garrard, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. James had worked at 26 firms and has passed the Series 28 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Wayne Garrard

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 10, 2011 - May 23, 2013

COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 154783
LEMOYNE, PA
Past

March 17, 2011 - September 3, 2015

SILICON VALLEY PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 153909
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 22, 2010 - October 18, 2013

GRANDVIEW CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152902
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 2010 - March 25, 2015

GLC SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153581
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 16, 2010 - June 22, 2011

REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150631
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

November 19, 2009 - January 21, 2010

GONOW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104020
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 24, 2009 - August 22, 2014

BOND LANE PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 148757
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 24, 2007 - May 1, 2009

COLLEGE ROCKET

BD
CRD#: 144049
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 30, 2007 - May 2, 2013

SPOUTING ROCK CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143180
RADNOR, PA
Past

August 14, 2006 - October 13, 2009

RAIT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 136622
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 7, 2005 - December 8, 2006

INTERCAP MERCHANT PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 135672
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

February 9, 2005 - June 3, 2014

PACIFIC CORNERSTONE CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 40397
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 1, 2004 - October 18, 2007

KAIZAN CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 130681
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

October 2, 2003 - December 10, 2014

FALLBROOK CAPITAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 101180
CALABASAS, CA
Past

May 20, 2003 - November 16, 2006

CASCADE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 119030
DENVER, CO
Past

April 7, 2003 - September 2, 2003

KLEIN INVESTMENT GROUP, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 36392
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

March 7, 2003 - May 16, 2005

SG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 113033
PORTLAND, OR
Past

February 19, 2003 - February 27, 2003

NILE CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122994
WABAN, MA
Past

December 4, 2002 - July 29, 2003

SH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 123074
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 8, 2002 - June 24, 2003

VOYAGEUR CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 120960
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

May 22, 2002 - September 1, 2006

CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41970
BREVARD, NC
Past

March 6, 2002 - May 24, 2002

J.W. KORTH & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 26455
LANSING, MI
Past

January 24, 2002 - September 10, 2015

SELALU PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114664
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Past

January 10, 2002 - August 15, 2002

GALWAY CAPITAL, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 38563
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

December 7, 2001 - March 7, 2002

CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41970
BREVARD, NC
Past

December 6, 2001 - November 15, 2005

IWP INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 113468
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

October 2, 2001 - July 2, 2003

ALLIANT EQUITY INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104386
CALABASAS, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 9/18/2001
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Current Firm


CA
COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 154783 / SEC#: , 8-68673

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


Main Address
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 302, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Mailing Address
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 302, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Phone number
(717) 731-1700
Established
Pennsylvania since 07/12/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CA HOLDING GROUP, LLCMEMBER
BYBEL, NICHOLAS JR.CHAIRMAN, CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML OFFICER
WEEKS, CURTIS ALLANFINOP, PFO, POO5278425

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Company Information


COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 154783

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