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James W. Smith

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CRD#: 708935
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James William Smith, who also goes by James W Smith, Jim W Smith, Jim Smith, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. James had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James W Smith | Jim W Smith | Jim Smith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 4, 1988 - April 7, 1990

MARQUETTE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

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CRD#: 345
Past

May 20, 1980 - November 7, 1988

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 5361

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 6/21/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 1
Date: 5/10/1980
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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MARQUETTE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
MARQUETTE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | OFFERMAN & COMPANY INCORPORATED | OFFERMAN & COMPANY | OFFERMAN & CO., INC. | MARQUETTE INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 345 / SEC#: , 8-44143

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Terminated by SEC on 10/08/2002
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Minnesota since 07/31/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WELLS FARGO & COMPANYSHAREHOLDER
FARRISH, JOHN RICHARDDIRECTOR204907
TRAUDT, TIMOTHY NEILDIRECTOR3222247

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Arbitration3

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Company Information


MARQUETTE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 345

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