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James R. Ash

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CRD#: 824879
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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 Ralph Ash, who also goes by Ralph James Ash, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. James had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ralph James Ash

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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None

Experience


Past

July 3, 2018 - December 31, 2019

NICOL ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 137206
GRANITE CITY, IL
Past

June 19, 2018 - December 31, 2019

NICOL INVESTORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 123111
O'FALLON, MO
Past

September 26, 2016 - October 3, 2024

A. H. WILLIAMS & COMPANY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123682
St Charles, MO
Past

July 30, 2013 - July 26, 2016

WRIGHT INVESTORS SERVICE INC

RIA
CRD#: 106302
GREENWICH, CT
Past

July 19, 2013 - September 21, 2016

WRIGHT INVESTORS' SERVICE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13645
GREENWICH, CT
Past

October 24, 2011 - June 13, 2013

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
TRABUCO CANYON, CA
Past

August 7, 2008 - December 31, 2010

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

April 21, 2005 - July 21, 2008

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

February 5, 2001 - July 21, 2008

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 24, 2000 - March 19, 2001

SOVEREIGN-AMERICAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21727
NAPLES, FL
Past

July 29, 1997 - August 25, 1998

SPECTRUM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29305
AROURA HILLS, CA
Past

April 28, 1995 - September 29, 1995

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 23, 1987 - April 25, 1995

ASTRA FUND DISTRIBUTORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6930
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 15, 1982 - November 4, 1987

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
Past

August 3, 1979 - March 10, 1982

BUTCHER & SINGER INC.

BD
CRD#: 6517
Past

July 12, 1978 - September 17, 1979

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

July 22, 1976 - August 5, 1978

MOORE, LEONARD & LYNCH, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 593

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/15/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/12/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/21/1989
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


NA
NICOL ADVISORS CORPORATION
NICOL ADVISORS CORPORATION

CRD#: 137206 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
1 Executive Park, Granite City, IL 62040
Mailing Address
Po Box 907, Granite City, IL 62040
Phone number
(618) 931-3267
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts89
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 81,236,486

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Company Information


NICOL ADVISORS CORPORATION

CRD#: 137206

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