Jim Puplava
Financial Sense
Mr. Puplava graduated cum laude in History and Economics from Arizona State University. He then went on to graduate summa cum laude with a Master's Degree in Finance and Accounting from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). Among his many awards and achievements, Jim was honored in 1992 as one of America's top ten financial representatives by Registered Representative magazine.
Jim Puplava's professional designations include Certified Financial Planner; Series 7 and Series 24 with the NASD; and Life, Disability and Variable Insurance licenses. Mr. Puplava has been President of Puplava Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) since 1985. For twelve years, James Puplava held a position as Branch Manager for LPL Financial Services, LLC. In 1996, Mr. Puplava incorporated the broker/dealer firm, Puplava Securities, Inc. (PSI) and is its President.
His business experience includes contributing as a financial writer to various publications and acting as a TV business editor. In 1988, Mr. Puplava began hosting Financial Sense Talkradio on various radio stations in San Diego. Today, Jim Puplava oversees the portfolio management team at Puplava Financial Services, Inc. and Puplava Securities, Inc. He continues his weekly broadcasts and writes thought-provoking commentary for Financial Sense Online.
