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James L. Watts

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CRD#: 1596901
JW

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 Lawrence Watts, who also goes by Jim Watts, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Watts

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 7, 2021 - December 19, 2022

MID-MARKET SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126750
MOUNT KISCO, NY
Past

November 7, 2017 - December 17, 2018

MID-MARKET SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126750
Plano, TX
Past

May 3, 2016 - September 6, 2016

MERRIMAN CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18296
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 13, 2012 - July 2, 2014

HUNTER WISE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104193
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 11, 2011 - December 6, 2011

FMV CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149974
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 30, 1999 - February 3, 2012

PACIFIC SUMMIT SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 30993
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 22, 1999 - August 24, 1999

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 7, 1997 - February 22, 1999

PACIFIC SUMMIT SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 30993
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996

PACIFIC SUMMIT SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 30993
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 8, 1995 - July 25, 1995

E*OFFERING

BD
CRD#: 36717
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 14, 1993 - March 14, 1995

PACIFIC SUMMIT SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 30993
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 6, 1989 - September 16, 1993

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 21, 1987 - December 4, 1987

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6871

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/10/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MS
MID-MARKET SECURITIES, LLC
MID-MARKET SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 126750 / SEC#: , 8-65905

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/20/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 02/12/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WIEN, ROBERT WILLIAMPRESIDENT & CEO/GSP/CCO/FINOP2289694

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


MID-MARKET SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 126750

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