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James A. Cohen

MSC - BD
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
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CRD#: 7595626
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Professional summary

James Allen Cohen, who also goes by James Allan Cohen, is a registered financial professional currently at MSC - BD, LLC located in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. James has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

James Allan Cohen

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Current

January 1, 2023 - Present

MSC - BD, LLC

Office #1: 5 Centerpointe Drive Suite. 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
BD
CRD#: 142927
LAKE OSWEGO, OR

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
Illinois
(3/8/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/8/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 12/28/2022
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/14/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

M-
MSC - BD, LLC
MCINTYRE INVESTMENTS, INC. | NAPLES AIS, INC. | MSC - BD, LLC

CRD#: 142927 / SEC#: , 8-67511

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

Main Address
5 Centerpointe Drive Suite. 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Mailing Address
5 Centerpointe Drive Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone number
(503) 515-1313
Established
Florida since 07/10/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MADISON STREET CAPITAL, LLCOWNER
BOTCHWAY, CHARLES OKAIPRESIDENT5752036
DIAMOS, ANTHONY SOLONFINOP/CFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4872899
MCINTYRE, PAUL JOSEPHCCO1002368

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information

MSC - BD, LLC

CRD#: 142927Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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