James H. Cowles
Professional summary
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James Howard Cowles III, CFP®, who also goes by James Howard Cowles, was a registered financial professional .
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.
Biography
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
Start date: 1992
Experience
May 7, 1991 - January 9, 2025
FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.
August 1, 1990 - January 12, 1993
PACIFIC HARBOR SECURITIES, INC.
October 26, 1989 - August 14, 1990
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
March 17, 1989 - May 2, 1989
KOCHCAPITAL
May 18, 1978 - January 30, 1989
MF GLOBAL INC.
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Exams
Series 1
Date: 5/9/1978
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm

FINANCIAL RESEARCH, INC.
CRD#: 116963 / SEC#: 801-63243
Contact information
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 156 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 79,465,327 |
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