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Fred M. Cotsworth

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CRD#: 55027
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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.

Fred Morse Cotsworth was a registered financial professional .

Fred is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. Fred had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 41, Series 1, Series 53, Series 4, Series 27, Series 24, Series 14 and Series 00 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

May 12, 2006 - June 24, 2014

JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1249
LAKELAND, FL
Past

January 2, 2001 - November 22, 2002

STERN BROTHERS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 16325
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 18, 1972 - December 18, 2000

SMITH, MOORE & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3441
CLAYTON, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY
JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY
JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY

CRD#: 1249 / SEC#: 801-118955, 8-12077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2020 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/18/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 41
Date: 4/13/1974
NYSE Allied Member Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/6/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/25/1991
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 4/13/1974
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY
JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY
JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY

CRD#: 1249 / SEC#: 801-118955, 8-12077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2020 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
311 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 24838, Lakeland, FL 33802
Phone number
(863) 686-4163
Established
Florida since 08/10/1964
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JAMES I BLACK FORM ADV PART 2 FIRM BROCHURE (2/7/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BLACK, GERALD LEROYPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR811414
BLACK, JAMES ISSAC IIIOWNER
CHARLES, REBECCA BOWNER
LYONS, DORIS BLACKTREASURER
BLACK, JENNIFER LEIGHOWNER6400578
BLACK, KATHARINE ANNOWNER6400616
BLACK, STEPHANIE MARIEOWNER6395469
DEAN, JEFFREY MILLERDIRECTOR
STEADMAN, NATASHA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5161387

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts138
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 142,580,974

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

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Company Information


JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY

JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY

CRD#: 1249

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