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James G. Walsh

BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Franklin, MA 02038
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CRD#: 844662
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Professional summary


James Gary Walsh, who also goes by J. Gary Walsh, is a registered financial advisor currently at BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC located in Franklin, Massachusetts and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Franklin, Massachusetts.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 62, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


J. Gary Walsh

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.
(1) LPL Financial LLC DBA Byrne Financial Freedom, Investment Related, Reported Location, Broker Dealer, Registered Representative, 10/2007, 40 hrs/month (2) 08/29/2014: Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC � Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid � DBA: (HYBRID) Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC � INV REL � At Reported Business Location(s) � Started 08/24/2013 � 120 Hr/Mo; 80 Hours During Securities Trading � I provide investment advisory services through Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in August, 2014. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 10, 2013 - Present

BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC

Office #1: 11 East Street, Franklin, MA 02038
RIA
CRD#: 167893
Franklin, MA
Current

October 25, 2007 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 11 East St., Franklin, MA 02038-2110
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Franklin, MA
Past

November 2, 2007 - October 30, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 13, 2006 - September 19, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 8, 2005 - September 19, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 1, 2003 - July 12, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 16, 1988 - November 16, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 18, 1985 - January 7, 1988

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501
Past

May 19, 1978 - May 3, 1985

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

October 26, 1977 - May 19, 1978

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 488

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".
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BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC
BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC

CRD#: 167893 / SEC#: 801-107534

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 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
(1/17/2008)
RR
Connecticut
(2/10/2012)
RR
Florida
(11/5/2007)
IAR
Florida
(7/10/2013)
RR
Georgia
(5/5/2015)
RR
Maine
(3/10/2017)
RR
Maryland
(6/7/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/29/2007)
IAR
Massachusetts
(8/19/2013)
RR
Nevada
(1/29/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/26/2007)
IAR
New Hampshire
(3/14/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(9/19/2014)
RR
New York
(11/21/2007)
RR
Ohio
(8/4/2009)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/24/2009)
RR
Tennessee
(6/25/2015)
IAR
Texas
(5/5/2014)
RR
Texas
(5/15/2014)
RR
Virginia
(11/16/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/10/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/2/2023
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/17/1982
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC
BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC

CRD#: 167893 / SEC#: 801-107534

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
11 East Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Mailing Address
Phone number
(508) 528-9366
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BYRNE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,657
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 435,738,200

Red Flags


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Company Information


BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC

CRD#: 167893Franklin, MA 02038

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