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James A. Hamer

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Liverpool, NY 13088
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CRD#: 719867
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Professional summary


James A Hamer, who also goes by James Allen Hamer, Jim Hamer, is a registered financial professional currently at IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Liverpool, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Allen Hamer | Jim Hamer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 12, 2020 - Present

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 404 Old Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42360
Liverpool, NY
Past

May 26, 2015 - October 28, 2019

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20291
Manchester, MO
Past

January 27, 2004 - May 26, 2015

RIDGEWAY & CONGER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 113055
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 1, 2001 - January 5, 2004

PEREGRINE FINANCIALS & SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43992
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 31, 1995 - June 21, 2001

D H BRUSH & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3667
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 3, 1989 - May 30, 1995

REPUBLIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15043
Past

February 19, 1986 - April 20, 1989

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 19, 1986 - April 20, 1989

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

March 27, 1985 - January 31, 1986

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
Past

January 22, 1982 - November 16, 1984

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

December 1, 1980 - November 9, 1981

STIX & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3516

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".
IF
IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | M. ROBERT BURTON ASSOCIATES, INC. | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42360 / SEC#: 801-111848, 8-49815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2017 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2018 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2018 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/12/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/5/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Illinois
(1/12/2020)
RR
Missouri
(1/12/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(1/12/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/3/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 3/7/1983
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | M. ROBERT BURTON ASSOCIATES, INC. | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42360 / SEC#: 801-111848, 8-49815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2017 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2018 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2018 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/12/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/5/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
404 Old Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2365, Liverpool, NY 13089
Phone number
(315) 652-4426
Established
New York since 12/15/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
79

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RICHARD J CARLESCO JR (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CARLESCO, RICHARD JAMES JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER2135988
AVERY, CHRISTOPHER RYANCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4706653
EVANS, TIMOTHY EDWARDEQUITY PARTNER6259284
BODKIN, GREGORY PATRICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3008389

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts768
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 180,458,175

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9

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Company Information


IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42360Liverpool, NY 13088

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