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James A. Batteast

R. SEELAUS & CO.
Chicago, IL 60601
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CRD#: 1719214
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Professional summary


James Allen Batteast is a registered financial professional currently at R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

March 13, 2018 - Present

R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

Office #1: 203 N Lasalle Street Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601
BD
CRD#: 14974
Chicago, IL
Past

August 2, 2017 - February 26, 2018

PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145994
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 19, 2013 - July 21, 2017

LEBENTHAL & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 145750
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013

M. R. BEAL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 22088
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 4, 2005 - April 10, 2007

MIZUHO SECURITIES USA LLC

BD
CRD#: 19647
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 1, 2002 - July 6, 2005

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 7, 2002 - November 4, 2005

CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 19660
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 1999 - January 9, 2002

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 1, 1997 - September 24, 1999

CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 19660
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 7, 1991 - October 1, 1997

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 18, 1990 - September 6, 1991

CONTINENTAL GLOBAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 23959
Past

September 24, 1987 - September 7, 1989

FIRST OPTIONS OF CHICAGO, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13822
CHICAGO, IL

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
Illinois
(3/13/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(3/13/2018)
RR
New York
(3/13/2018)
RR
Oregon
(4/5/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/9/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RS
R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC
R. SEELAUS & CO., INC. | RSC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC. | RSC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | R. SEELAUS & CO.,INC. | R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

CRD#: 14974 / SEC#: 801-68283, 8-31475

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


Main Address
26 Main Street Suite 300, Chatham, NJ 07928
Mailing Address
26 Main Street Suite 300, Chatham, NJ 07928
Phone number
(908) 273-3011
Established
Delaware since 06/27/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SEELAUS HOLDINGS LLCOWNER/MEMBER
BRUCIA, JAMES BENEDETTOCO-HEAD OF ORIGINATION AND SYNDICATE, MANAGING DIRECTOR1281247
GRAVES, LESLIE ANNCO HEAD OF ORIGINATION AND SYNDICATE, MANAGING DIRECTOR1411769
MITNICK, ANNELIESE NMNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)4862821
MOLCHAN, MAYYA NMNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO), FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL ( FINOP)5865025
MURRAY III, ALBERT QUENTINHEAD OF SALES AND TRADING, MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL (MP)1032639
PAJDAK, KAROLINA NMNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO)4491899
SEELAUS, BENJAMIN PATRICKCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO), REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITY FUTURES PRINCIPAL (ROSFP)4621898
SEELAUS, RICHARD PAULCHAIRMAN,500660

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Company Information


R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

CRD#: 14974Chicago, IL 60601

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