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Forrest James

EMERSON EQUITY
Irvine, CA
·CRD# 1263114·41 years experience

Professional Summary

Forrest James, who also goes by Forrest James Wojdan, Forrest Wojdan, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Irvine, California. Forrest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Forrest has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Forrest James Wojdan, Forrest Wojdan

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EMERSON EQUITY LLC·CRD# 130032
RIA
BD
9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
November 15, 2013 - Present
EMERSON EQUITY LLC·CRD# 130032
RIA
BD
9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
November 15, 2013 - Present
CABIN SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 137608
BD
Overland Park, KS
October 15, 2013 - November 5, 2013
MAPLETON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 122230
RIA
Aliso Viejo, CA
April 24, 2001 - December 11, 2013
OCEAN PARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 134517
RIA
Aliso Viejo, CA
April 23, 2001 - December 11, 2013
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.·CRD# 17839
BD
Bedminster, NJ
March 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.·CRD# 17839
BD
Bedminster, NJ
May 22, 1995 - November 12, 1999
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
December 17, 1985 - May 18, 1995

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Current Firm

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EMERSON EQUITY LLC

DIAMOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL | EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402

Mailing Address

155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402

Phone Number

(650) 312-0200

Established

California since 10/10/2003

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

343

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (4/8/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

682

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$321,704,653

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) BLUE SHIELD HEALTH INSURANCE; IS OTHER BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS OF OTHER BUSINESS: 61 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA 92656; NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: AGENT FOR BLUE SHIELD; START DATE: 02/07; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS: ZERO; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: ZERO; DUTIES RELATED TO OTHER BUSINESS: SELLING INSURANCE (NOT SEEKING BUSINESS AT THIS TIME). 2) DANA NORTH LLC-INVESTMENT RELATED, 34192-34196 PACIFIC COAST HWY, DANA POINT, CA 92629, DEVELOPING A CONDO PROJECT, MEMBER OF LLC, INVESTORS IN A CONDO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT., 5-10 HRS PER MONTH, 5-10HRS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 10/2025 NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE INSURANCE; IS OTHER BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS OF OTHER BUSINESS: 61 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA 92656; NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: POTENTIALLY SELLING LIFE INSURANCE AND/OR FIXED ANNUITIES; START DATE: 05/2003; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS: 10 HOURS; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 HOURS; DUTIES RELATED TO OTHER BUSINESS: SELLING LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE LICENSE; IS OTHER BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS OF OTHER BUSINESS: 61 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA 92656; NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: POTENTIALLY SELLING REAL ESTATE AS AN AGENT; START DATE: 12/2009; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS: 2 HOURS; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 HOURS; DUTIES RELATED TO OTHER BUSINESS: ACTING AS A REAL ESTATE AGENT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: IRVINE ADVISORS, LLC; IS OTHER BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS OF OTHER BUSINESS: 9940 RESEARCH DRIVE, IRVINE CA 92618; NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: ENTITY THROUGH WHICH AFFILIATE'S SECURITIES RELATED BUSINESS IS MARKETED; POSITION/TITLE: LLC MEMBER; START DATE: 01/2015; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS PER MONTH: 160 HOURS; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7.50; ENTITY USED FOR BRANDING/MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY, NO SPECIFIC DAY TO DAY ACTIVITY IN REGARDS TO THE LLC ITSELF.

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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".
EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

DIAMOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL | EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(12/2/2013)
RR
California
(11/15/2013)
IAR
California
(11/15/2013)
RR
Colorado
(4/2/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(12/6/2013)
RR
Florida
(11/22/2013)
RR
Georgia
(1/24/2014)
RR
Illinois
(11/22/2013)
RR
Indiana
(12/13/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(4/14/2014)
RR
Maryland
(8/26/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/26/2014)
RR
Michigan
(4/9/2014)
RR
Nebraska
(4/30/2014)
RR
Nevada
(4/22/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(4/14/2014)
RR
New York
(4/9/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(12/3/2013)
RR
Ohio
(12/2/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/15/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(12/24/2014)
RR
Texas
(11/22/2013)
RR
Utah
(12/6/2013)
RR
Virginia
(8/13/2014)
RR
Washington
(4/10/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/7/2014)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2013About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2001About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2017About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2013About the Series 22 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Nov 1985About the Series 3 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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