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James L. Plotkin

PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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CRD#: 6935197
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Professional summary


James Lawrence Plotkin, who also goes by Jim Lawrence Plotkin, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC located in Carlsbad, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. James has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Lawrence Plotkin

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Plotkin & Assoc, Inc DBA Plotkin Group Not investment related We provide Employee Assessments for the hiring process and for development of the employees. President/CEO 40 to 50 hrs per week During trading hours: All hours are devoted to Plotkin Group Operator of the business, service clients and obtain new clients, and other duties as required

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 20, 2018 - Present

PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC

Office #1: 5650 El Camino Real, Ste 223, Carlsbad, CA 92008
RIA
CRD#: 104707
Carlsbad, CA

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".
PM
PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC
PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC

CRD#: 104707 / SEC#: 801-28023

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/26/1986 Approved)

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
California
(4/20/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/24/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


PM
PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC
PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC

CRD#: 104707 / SEC#: 801-28023

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/26/1986 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
15635 Alton Parkway Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 752-7500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,784
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,515,879,208

Red Flags


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Company Information


PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC

CRD#: 104707Carlsbad, CA 92008

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