JH
James M. Hughes
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CRD#: 863401
JH
Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
James Michael Hughes, who also goes by James M Hughes, was a registered financial professional .
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. James had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 22 and Series 1 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
James M Hughes
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
October 30, 2020 - November 6, 2025
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 29, 2020 - November 2, 2020
MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 156607
ATLANTA, GA
Past
May 23, 2012 - December 31, 2018
MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 156607
BERWYN, PA
Past
October 20, 1980 - April 26, 2012
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
SPRINGFIELD, PA
Past
March 1, 1979 - January 5, 2000
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/12/1979
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone number
(704) 708-5461
Established
North Carolina since 11/19/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
297
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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