James C Cantela
Investment Adviser Representative at Missionsquare Wealth Management
Professional summary
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James C. Cantela is an investment adviser representative in Maywood, NJ, currently registered with Missionsquare Retirement and Missionsquare Wealth Management. They have worked in the securities industry since 2011 and have been registered with 6 firms, including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Hallmark Capital Management Inc. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in New Jersey and New York.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- New Jersey, New York
- Broker:
2 states and territories
New Jersey, New York
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Financial-firm registration history
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Reported employment history
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- UnemployedOct 2016 – Mar 2017Wyckoff, NJ
- Valley National BANKMar 2017 – Nov 2020Wayne, NJ
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedOct 2021 – Apr 2024New York, NY
- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance CoDec 1996 – Jun 2019Wyckoff, NJ
- UnemployedDec 2020 – Sep 2021Wayne, NJ
- MissionSquare Investment ServicesApr 2024 – no end date reportedWashington, DC
- MissionSquare RetirementApr 2024 – no end date reportedWashington, DC
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Missionsquare Wealth Management
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- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
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- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1
- Main office:
- Washington, DC
- SEC file number:
- 801-135346
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Form ADV data as of July 27, 2026
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