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James C. Barber

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES
Kansas City, MO 64106
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CRD#: 6217421
JB

Professional summary

James Cleveland Barber is a registered financial professional currently at N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Kansas City, Missouri.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. James has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 25, 2019 - Present

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 500 East 9th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
BD
CRD#: 5361
Kansas City, MO
Past

September 27, 2013 - August 24, 2017

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5361
KANSAS CITY, MO

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
Louisiana
(3/25/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(2/18/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/15/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/27/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/24/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/27/2013
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

NF
N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
I.C.H. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5361 / SEC#: , 8-15919

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

Main Address
500 East 9th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 219103, Kansas City, MO 64121-9103
Phone number
(816) 842-8685
Established
Missouri since 02/04/1970
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERICO FINANCIAL LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT OF BROKER/DEALER
BURKHOLDER, JONATHAN BCEO & DIRECTOR5841348
MELTON, DAVID RAYSECRETARY & DIRECTOR2912115
SALYER, MICHELLE RENEEPRESIDENT CCO AND DIRECTOR1413146

Disclosures

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Company Information

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5361Kansas City, MO 64106

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