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James W. Reed

PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS
Denver, CO 80290
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CRD#: 5546320
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Professional summary

James Whittier Reed, who also goes by James Reed, is a registered financial professional currently at PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS located in Denver, Colorado.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases

James Reed

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 23, 2025 - Present

PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS

Office #1: 1700 Broadway Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80290
BD
CRD#: 316115
Denver, CO
Past

August 22, 2022 - October 28, 2024

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

April 17, 2015 - July 21, 2022

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 129119
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 2010 - April 16, 2015

TSC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37058
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 6, 2008 - March 17, 2010

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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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

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Alabama
(6/23/2025)
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Alaska
(6/23/2025)
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Arizona
(6/23/2025)
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Arkansas
(6/23/2025)
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
(6/23/2025)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
(6/23/2025)
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Nebraska
(6/23/2025)
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Nevada
(6/23/2025)
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New Hampshire
(6/23/2025)
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New Jersey
(6/23/2025)
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New Mexico
(6/23/2025)
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New York
(6/23/2025)
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North Carolina
(6/23/2025)
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North Dakota
(6/23/2025)
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
(6/23/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(6/23/2025)
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Puerto Rico
(6/23/2025)
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Rhode Island
(6/23/2025)
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South Carolina
(6/23/2025)
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South Dakota
(6/23/2025)
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Tennessee
(6/23/2025)
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Texas
(6/23/2025)
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Utah
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Vermont
(6/23/2025)
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Virgin Islands
(6/23/2025)
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Virginia
(6/23/2025)
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Washington
(6/23/2025)
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West Virginia
(6/23/2025)
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Wisconsin
(6/23/2025)
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Wyoming
(6/23/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/26/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/8/2015
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/9/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/3/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PD
PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS
PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS | PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 316115 / SEC#: , 8-70771

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

Main Address
1700 Broadway Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80290
Mailing Address
1700 Broadway Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80290
Phone number
(303) 378-0364
Established
Delaware since 06/21/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PARALEL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCDIRECT OWNER
MAY, JEREMY OPPEGARDCEO/FOUNDER2744563
SWENSON, BRADLEY JOHNPRESIDENT/CCO/FINOP2666663

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Company Information

PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 316115Denver, CO 80290

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