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James M. Read

JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Duluth, GA
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CRD#: 846274
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Professional summary


James Money Read, who also goes by Read Money James Money, James Money Read Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Duluth, Georgia and JEFFERIES LLC located in New York, New York.

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 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Read Money James Money | James Money Read Mr.

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 25, 2023 - Present

JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 325421
Duluth, GA
Current

November 11, 2009 - Present

JEFFERIES LLC

Office #1: 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 11, 2009 - August 14, 2023

LEUCADIA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121767
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 5, 2005 - December 2, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 5, 2005 - December 2, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 17, 2003 - October 13, 2005

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 2, 2001 - October 13, 2005

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 18, 1999 - January 17, 2003

PERSHING LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7560
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 3, 1999 - January 17, 2003

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 5, 1977 - December 17, 1996

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY

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".
JI
JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 325421 / SEC#: 801-127656

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2023 Approved)

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
Alabama
(11/13/2009)
IAR
Alabama
(6/13/2023)
RR
Alaska
(11/12/2009)
RR
Arizona
(11/24/2009)
RR
Arkansas
(12/2/2009)
RR
California
(11/12/2009)
RR
Colorado
(11/12/2009)
RR
Connecticut
(11/13/2009)
RR
Delaware
(11/25/2009)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/24/2009)
RR
Florida
(11/30/2009)
IAR
Florida
(7/7/2023)
RR
Georgia
(11/12/2009)
IAR
Georgia
(5/26/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(12/3/2009)
RR
Idaho
(11/12/2009)
RR
Illinois
(11/12/2009)
RR
Indiana
(12/2/2009)
RR
Iowa
(12/2/2009)
RR
Kansas
(11/12/2009)
RR
Kentucky
(11/11/2009)
RR
Louisiana
(11/19/2009)
RR
Maine
(11/12/2009)
RR
Maryland
(11/12/2009)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/16/2009)
RR
Michigan
(11/24/2009)
RR
Minnesota
(11/16/2009)
RR
Mississippi
(11/17/2009)
RR
Missouri
(11/12/2009)
RR
Montana
(11/24/2009)
RR
Nebraska
(8/1/2024)
RR
Nevada
(12/2/2009)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/12/2009)
RR
New Jersey
(11/24/2009)
RR
New Mexico
(12/1/2009)
RR
New York
(11/25/2009)
IAR
New York
(5/26/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(11/12/2009)
RR
North Dakota
(11/16/2009)
RR
Ohio
(11/12/2009)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/23/2009)
RR
Oregon
(11/12/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/12/2009)
RR
Puerto Rico
(11/12/2009)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/12/2009)
RR
South Carolina
(12/3/2009)
RR
South Dakota
(11/12/2009)
RR
Tennessee
(11/30/2009)
RR
Texas
(12/2/2009)
IAR
Texas
(5/25/2023)
RR
Utah
(11/12/2009)
RR
Vermont
(11/12/2009)
RR
Virgin Islands
(7/31/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/13/2009)
RR
Washington
(11/12/2009)
RR
West Virginia
(11/24/2009)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/12/2009)
RR
Wyoming
(11/12/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/23/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/25/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
24X National Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Emerald, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


JI
JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 325421 / SEC#: 801-127656

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 284-2300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
135

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (2/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,081
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,402,872,417

Red Flags


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Company Information


JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 325421Duluth, GA

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