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James F. Lavery

BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES
Shelbyville, TN
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CRD#: 4718095
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Professional summary

James Francis Lavery, who also goes by James Francis Lavery III, Jt Lavery, James Lavery, is a registered financial professional currently at BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC located in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

James Francis Lavery Iii | Jt Lavery | James Lavery

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.
SYMMETRY PARTNERS LLC, GLASTONBURY, CT, INVESTMENT RELATED, EXTERNAL WHOLESALER, GALSTONBURY, CT, SENIOR REGIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT, CURRENT EMPLOYER, 160 HOURS PER MONTH, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 21, 2025 - Present

BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285300
Shelbyville, TN
Past

August 16, 2018 - December 6, 2024

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
Glastonbury, CT
Past

January 8, 2018 - March 16, 2018

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

December 12, 2013 - December 9, 2024

SYMMETRY PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 120982
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

February 22, 2006 - November 14, 2011

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

July 2, 2004 - November 16, 2005

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

October 27, 2003 - April 7, 2004

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
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
Connecticut
(4/23/2025)
RR
Montana
(4/25/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(4/23/2025)
RR
New York
(4/24/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/12/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/11/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/8/2018
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/25/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BS
BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC
BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285300 / SEC#: , 8-69845

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

Main Address
11225 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Mailing Address
11225 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone number
(800) 848-3854
Established
Delaware since 02/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BRIGHTHOUSE HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER (SHAREHOLDER)
BEAULIEU, PHILIP JOHNATHONVICE PRESIDENT5300540
DAVIS, MICHAEL BENJAMINVICE PRESIDENT1742347
LAMBERT, MYLES JOSEPHCHAIRMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO3107551
LEINTZ, DONALD ANTHONYVICE PRESIDENT4374813
MACILVANE, KEVIN MICHAEL JRVICE PRESIDENT5164574
MARTINEZ, JOHN GREGORYPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2210722
MORGAN, JANET MARIEVICE PRESIDENT6770849
NIGRO, GERARD JOSEPHSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT1577003
PROHONIC, KRISTIN LEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3048592

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Company Information

BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285300Shelbyville, TN

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