JB
James F. Berquist
NEW EDGE WEALTH
Mcmurrary, PA 15317
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CRD#: 830014
JB
Professional summary
James Fred Berquist, who also goes by Jim Berquist, is a registered financial advisor currently at NEW EDGE WEALTH located in Mcmurrary, Pennsylvania and NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC located in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 3, PC, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jim Berquist
Other business activities
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1.NewEdge Wealth, LLC, an IAR.�Financial Advisor for investment related business for ultra-high net worth individuals. 120 hours a month during trading hours.� Home office 2200 Atlantic Street, Stamford CT, 06902.Start Date: 07/31/2022 2.The Little Lake Theater*No Invest*5/30/2025*Canonsburg, PA*Principal*I have been asked to be on the Board of Directors for The Little Lake Theater, a regionally acclaimed theater company putting on a mix of classics and contemporary productions*A member of the Board of DirectorsI will be on the BOD and perhaps on a committee. I do not know what my responsibilities will be but it is not a time consuming position*3 Hrs trade/0 Non trade 3.McMurray Capital Partners, LP*Yes Invest*7/31/2022*Pittsburgh, PA*PrincipalReal Estate Investing*Partner*1 Hr trade/1 non trade 4.Buccaneer Partners, LP*No Invest*7/31/2022*Pittsburgh, PA*Principal* 0 Trade/0 Non trade 5.Samaritan Foundation Board of Directors*Yes Invest*7/31/2022*Pittsburgh, PA*PrincipalSamaritan Foundation*Manager*I do not receive any direct compensation but am paid to manage the Endowment Fund* 1 Hr trdae/0 non trade 6. MTC Development, LLC*Yes Invest*7/31/2022*McMurray, PA*PrincipalInvestment partnership which owns 453 Valley Brook Road. While I am the Managing Member I am not a shareholder or partner. MCP is the equity owner*Managing MemberInvestment partnership which owns 453 Valley Brook Road. While I am the Managing Member I am not a shareholder or partner. MCP is the equity owner* O hr trade/0 Non trade 7. Chief Centre LLC*Yes Invest*7/31/2022*McMurray, PA*Principal*This is the building in which our office is located. McMurray Capital Partners (MCP) is the equity partner of this investment and I am a partner in MCP.*Partner*This is the building in which our office is located. McMurray Capital Partners (MCP) is the equity partner of this investment and I am a partner in MCP* 0 Hr trade/0 non trade
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 1, 2022 - Present
NEW EDGE WEALTH
Office #1: 455 Valley Brook Road Suite 100, Mcmurrary, PA 15317RIA
CRD#: 307771
Mcmurrary, PA
Current
April 24, 1990 - Present
NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 455 Valley Brook Road Suite 100, Mcmurray, PA 15317BD
CRD#: 10674
Mcmurray, PA
Past
November 1, 2021 - August 2, 2022
NEWEDGE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 171351
McMurray, PA
Past
August 20, 1992 - November 1, 2021
MID ATLANTIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 109771
MCMURRAY, PA
Past
April 11, 1988 - May 10, 1990
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 20, 1984 - April 11, 1988
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC
BD
CRD#: 235
Past
September 26, 1978 - January 31, 1984
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
Past
December 1, 1976 - September 26, 1978
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 572
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".
NE
NEW EDGE WEALTH
NEW EDGE WEALTH | NEWEDGE WEALTH, LLC | NEWEDGE INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | NEW EDGE WEALTH LLC
CRD#: 307771 / SEC#: 801-118291
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2020 Approved)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2020 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)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.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
Arizona(6/15/2012)
RR
Colorado(4/22/1991)
RR
District of Columbia(5/28/2025)
RR
Florida(4/26/1990)
RR
Michigan(10/6/2016)
RR
Nevada(9/15/2006)
RR
New York(7/26/2021)
RR
Ohio(5/15/1990)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/24/1990)
IAR
Pennsylvania(8/1/2022)
RR
South Carolina(4/3/2007)
RR
Texas(9/24/2021)
RR
Virginia(6/3/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/8/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
NE
NEW EDGE WEALTH
NEW EDGE WEALTH | NEWEDGE WEALTH, LLC | NEWEDGE INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | NEW EDGE WEALTH LLC
CRD#: 307771 / SEC#: 801-118291
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2020 Approved)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2020 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
2200 Atlantic Street Suite 200, Stamford, CT 06902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 424-2262
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
152
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,680 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 12,064,984,416 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2025 | ||
| 12/22/2023 | ||
| 01/27/2023 | ||
| 07/28/2022 |
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