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James L. Crowe

CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Hillsboro, OH 45133
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CRD#: 4848674
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Professional summary


James Lee Crowe, who also goes by James Crowe, is a registered financial advisor currently at CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC located in Hillsboro, Ohio and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Hillsboro, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Crowe

Other business activities


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1) JAMES CROWE; INVT REL; 128 NORTH HIGH STREET, HILLSBORO, OH 45133; INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; START 03/2004; 4 HRS/MO; 4 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 2) JAMES CROWE; NONINVT REL; 4679 GREENBUSH EAST ROAD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154; RENTAL PROPERTIES; START 09/2010; 2 HRS/MO; BUY HOMES TO RENT. 3)CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC; INVT REL; 128 NORTH HIGH STREET, HILLSBORO, OH 45133; RESEARCH; RESEARCH ANALYST; START 02/2016; 80 HRS/MO; 80 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; RESEARCH. 4) OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FOR CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC; GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; 4105 LEXINGTON AVE N, SUITE 380, ARDEN HILLS, MN; 07/2013; SECURITIES SALES. 5) CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 128 NORTH HIGH STREET, HILLSBORO, OH 45133; RIA FIRM; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START 03/2018; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 10 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. 6) HELPING HANDS FOR HOPE; NOT INV RELATED; 9719 STREEMBROOK DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45231; NON-PROFIT; VOLUNTEER ; START 06/2020; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; NON-PROFIT TO HELP THOSE IN NEED. 7) JAMES L. CROWE FINANCIAL, LLC; NOT INV RELATED; 128 NORTH HIGH STREET, HILLSBORO, OH 45133; LLC; MANAGING MEMBER; START 5/2009; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; LEGAL ENTITY CREATED FOR TAX PURPOSES. 8) BASKETBALL OFFICIAL; NOT INV RELATED; VARIOUS LOCATIONS; REFEREE; START 10/2024; 4 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; OFFICIATES BASKETBALL GAMES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 12, 2018 - Present

CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

Office #1: 128 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133
RIA
CRD#: 166174
Hillsboro, OH
Current

July 15, 2013 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 128 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Hillsboro, OH
Past

July 15, 2013 - March 29, 2016

CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166174
HILLSBORO, OH
Past

February 15, 2008 - July 12, 2013

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
HILLSBORO, OH
Past

September 14, 2004 - July 12, 2013

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
HILLSBORO, OH

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.
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.

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RR
Florida
(12/5/2023)
RR
Indiana
(11/4/2015)
RR
Kentucky
(6/30/2017)
RR
Michigan
(12/5/2023)
RR
Ohio
(7/15/2013)
IAR
Ohio
(3/12/2018)
IAR
Texas
(6/20/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 166174 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2019 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
128 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Mailing Address
Phone number
(937) 393-8788
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts275
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 16,240,737

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Company Information


CROWE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 166174Hillsboro, OH 45133

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