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James K. Gilchrest

JKG CAPITAL LLC
Westport, CT 06880
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CRD#: 4707780
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Professional summary


James Kane Gilchrest, who also goes by Emerson Kane Gilchrest, is a registered financial advisor currently at JKG CAPITAL LLC located in Westport, Connecticut.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Emerson Kane Gilchrest

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. JKG CAPITAL, LLC; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 55 GREENS FARMS RD STE 200-3 WESTPORT, CT 06880; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; OWNER & IAR; 06/2012; 160 HRS PER MONTH; 120 HRS PER MONTH DURING TRADING; MANAGE BUSINESS AND CLIENT PORTFOLIOS 2. EXP REALTY OF CONNECTICUT LLC; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R Stamford, CT 06902; REAL ESTATE AGENT; 04/2023; 50 HRS PER MONTH; 25 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING; RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES

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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

September 20, 2016 - Present

JKG CAPITAL LLC

Office #1: 55 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
RIA
CRD#: 284609
Westport, CT
Past

January 20, 2021 - July 1, 2021

JACK POINT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 289426
WESTPORT, CT
Past

August 29, 2006 - July 29, 2008

MADISON PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139818
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 2006 - August 30, 2006

G-2 TRADING,LLC

BD
CRD#: 44018
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 24, 2006 - May 18, 2006

G-2 TRADING,LLC

BD
CRD#: 44018
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(5/22/2017)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/20/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/15/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


JC
JKG CAPITAL LLC
JKG | JKG CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 284609 / SEC#:

Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2017 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
55 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
Phone number
+1 (203) 571-3557
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,462,000

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Company Information


JKG CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 284609Westport, CT 06880

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