JG

James C. Gould

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CRD#: 831065
JG

Professional summary


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James Clifford Gould was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 11, 2000 - August 30, 2001

WORLD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39431
JOPLIN, MO
Past

June 11, 1997 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 11, 1997 - January 10, 2000

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 7, 1993 - December 31, 1996

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

January 22, 1992 - December 31, 1992

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 11, 1983 - April 16, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

July 11, 1983 - April 16, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 10, 1982 - July 7, 1983

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4205
Past

October 20, 1980 - April 20, 1982

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 16, 1976 - April 16, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/9/1976
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


WS
WORLD SECURITIES, INC.
WORLD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39431 / SEC#: , 8-48703

BD
Revoked by SEC on 04/18/2003
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Nevada since 10/13/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FEARS, GREGORY LEESHAREHOLDER
SMITH, MARTIN WAYNECHARIMAN1420673
GENISIO, CHARLES SPENCERVICE PRESIDENT3181503
HEMBREE, SHERRY JO ANNSECRETARY2315881
HEMBREE, SHERRY JO ANNVICE PRESIDENT2315881
YOUNG, SHAUN DARNELLVICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER2837873

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Civil Event1
Arbitration2

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Company Information


WORLD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39431

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