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James S. Bucko

BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC
Winter Park, FL 32789
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CRD#: 1356747
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Professional summary


James Scott Bucko, who also goes by Jim Bucko, is a registered financial professional currently at BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC located in Winter Park, Florida.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


Jim Bucko

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 14, 2018 - Present

BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789
BD
CRD#: 159940
Winter Park, FL
Past

August 19, 2005 - May 23, 2018

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 6, 2005 - August 22, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 13, 2002 - May 12, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 20, 1994 - March 31, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

December 4, 1990 - September 30, 1991

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 23, 1989 - June 15, 1990

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(5/22/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/28/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BS
BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC
BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC | BENCHMARK SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 159940 / SEC#: , 8-69024

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789
Mailing Address
250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone number
(407) 960-2700
Established
Florida since 11/03/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BMKS HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
MADDEN, RAYMOND JAMESCEO, CCO, ER2283328
SEMEL, SCOTT VINCENTHEAD OF SALES & TRADING4823191
YARBROUGH, DANIEL STEPHENCFO, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6115754

Disclosures


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Company Information


BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 159940Winter Park, FL 32789

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