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James H. Murphy

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
Los Altos, CA 94022
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CRD#: 5389399
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Professional summary


James Hideki Murphy, who also goes by James H Murphy, is a registered financial professional currently at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Los Altos, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James H Murphy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 27, 2018 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 240 Third Street Suite 110, Los Altos, CA 94022
BD
CRD#: 35747
Los Altos, CA
Past

March 12, 2012 - May 5, 2017

SANCTUARY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 144091
Portola Valley, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - March 6, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - March 6, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

February 5, 2009 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

June 26, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
MENLO PARK, CA

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.

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RR
California
(3/27/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PK
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS | SARATOGA 21ST, LTD. | PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35747 / SEC#: , 8-46844

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


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
New York since 12/16/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIEPRESIDENT4405001
KVAM, PETER DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4301918
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCOO2741133
PURCELL, JOHN PETERC.E.O.1664678

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration2

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Company Information


PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747Los Altos, CA 94022

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