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James E. Carlson

CARLSON PLANNING COMPANY
Mansfield, MA
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CRD#: 5918427
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Professional summary


James Edward Carlson, who also goes by James E Carlson, James E. Carlson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CARLSON PLANNING COMPANY located in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James E Carlson | James E. Carlson

Other business activities


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(1) 2015-Present: Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union/Not Investment Related/Sharon, MA/Loan Originator/Mortgage Lending/Involves five percent or less time each month during traditional business hours.//(2) 2019-Present: Sharon Insurance, LLC/Insurance Related/Sharon, MA/Insurance Agency/Chief Operating Officer & Agent/Involves 20% time each month, including during traditional business hours.//

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 5, 2019 - Present

CARLSON PLANNING COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 300667
Mansfield, MA
Past

March 25, 2017 - September 10, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
NO. ATTLEBOROUGH, MA
Past

March 25, 2017 - September 10, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
NO. ATTLEBOROUGH, MA
Past

February 12, 2016 - February 1, 2018

MARINER

RIA
CRD#: 151664
North Attleboro, MA
Past

March 28, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
NO. ATTLEBOROUGH, MA
Past

March 20, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
NO. ATTLEBOROUGH, MA
Past

December 10, 2012 - April 8, 2013

MARINER

RIA
CRD#: 151664
MAITLAND, FL
Past

November 5, 2012 - April 1, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
MAITLAND, FL
Past

November 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
MAITLAND, FL
Past

July 6, 2011 - July 27, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL
Past

June 10, 2011 - July 27, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(12/5/2019)
IAR
Rhode Island
(1/22/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/30/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CP
CARLSON PLANNING COMPANY
CARLSON PLANNING COMPANY | SCU FINANCIAL, LLC | SCU FINANCIAL | CARLSON PLANNING COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 300667 / SEC#:

Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2019 Approved)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Mansfield, MA
Mailing Address
Po Box 812, Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone number
(508) 399-1887
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts103
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,266,135

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Company Information


CARLSON PLANNING COMPANY

CRD#: 300667Mansfield, MA

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