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James G. Sparks
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS
Boston, MA 02210
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CRD#: 6093723
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Professional summary
James Gray Sparks, who also goes by James Sparks, James G Sparks, Mo Sparks, is a registered financial professional currently at ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.
James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
James Sparks | James G Sparks | Mo Sparks
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 29, 2025 - Present
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Office #1: 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210BD
CRD#: 16853
Boston, MA
Past
August 2, 2012 - November 11, 2019
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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(6/10/2025)
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Alaska(6/12/2025)
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Arizona(6/12/2025)
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Arkansas(6/18/2025)
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California(6/10/2025)
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Colorado(6/12/2025)
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Connecticut(6/11/2025)
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Delaware(6/14/2025)
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District of Columbia(6/11/2025)
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Florida(6/11/2025)
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Georgia(6/11/2025)
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Hawaii(6/12/2025)
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Idaho(6/11/2025)
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Illinois(6/12/2025)
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Indiana(6/12/2025)
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Iowa(6/10/2025)
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Kansas(6/17/2025)
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Kentucky(6/16/2025)
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Louisiana(6/10/2025)
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Maine(6/11/2025)
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Maryland(6/13/2025)
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Massachusetts(6/10/2025)
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Michigan(6/12/2025)
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Minnesota(6/10/2025)
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Mississippi(6/18/2025)
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Missouri(6/11/2025)
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Montana(6/12/2025)
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Nebraska(6/10/2025)
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Nevada(6/11/2025)
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New Hampshire(6/16/2025)
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New Jersey(6/12/2025)
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New Mexico(6/11/2025)
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New York(6/15/2025)
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North Carolina(6/16/2025)
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North Dakota(6/20/2025)
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Ohio(6/10/2025)
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Oklahoma(6/11/2025)
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Oregon(6/11/2025)
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Pennsylvania(6/11/2025)
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Rhode Island(6/10/2025)
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South Carolina(6/12/2025)
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South Dakota(6/12/2025)
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Tennessee(6/11/2025)
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Texas(6/11/2025)
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Utah(6/11/2025)
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Vermont(6/10/2025)
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Virginia(6/11/2025)
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Washington(6/11/2025)
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West Virginia(6/25/2025)
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Wisconsin(6/11/2025)
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Wyoming(6/10/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MARINER FUNDS SERVICES INC. | ALPS SECURITIES, INC. | ALPS MUTUAL FUNDS SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 16853 / SEC#: , 8-34626
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Phone number
(303) 623-2577
Established
Colorado since 07/01/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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Company Information
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
CRD#: 16853Boston, MA 02210TRUST BUT VERIFY
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