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James Robert Ptacek

LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES
SAINT LOUIS, MO
·CRD# 1959049·37 years experience

Professional Summary

James Robert Ptacek, who also goes by James Robert Ptacek Jr, Jim Ptacek, is a registered financial advisor currently at LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Saint Louis, Missouri. James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Other Aliases

James Robert Ptacek Jr, Jim Ptacek

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Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 152517
BD
100 N Broadway Suite 1700, Saint Louis, MO 63102
October 7, 2026 - Present
TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.·CRD# 122953
RIA
Strongsville, OH
January 11, 2023 - October 23, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Willoughby Hills, OH
February 14, 2018 - November 14, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Willoughby Hills, OH
February 14, 2018 - November 14, 2024
TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.·CRD# 122953
RIA
Fairview Park, OH
November 29, 2017 - December 31, 2022
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
RIA
Parma, OH
August 29, 2007 - February 15, 2018
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
BD
Parma, OH
August 29, 2007 - February 14, 2018
TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.·CRD# 122953
RIA
Parma, OH
October 31, 2002 - October 19, 2007
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
RIA
Parma, OH
September 20, 1999 - August 27, 2007
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Parma, OH
April 1, 1997 - August 27, 2007
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
November 12, 1993 - February 3, 1997
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
Boston, MA
June 28, 1990 - March 15, 1993
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Milwaukee, WI
March 28, 1990 - August 1, 1990
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 7613
BD
New York, NY
June 15, 1989 - March 15, 1990

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Current Firm

LF
LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152517 / SEC#: 8-68456
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

100 N Broadway Suite 1700, Saint Louis, MO 63102

Mailing Address

100 N Broadway Suite 1700, Saint Louis, MO 63102

Phone Number

(866) 569-2450

Established

Missouri since 11/18/2009

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LARSON FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLCMANAGING MEMBER—
MILLER, RANDY SCOTTPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4798775
MILLER, RANDY SCOTTFINOP4798775
MILLER, RANDY SCOTTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4798775
MILLER, RANDY SCOTTPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4798775
WIENS, COLIN GREGORYPRESIDENT5841752

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Other business activities

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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. 02/14/2018 - TA-CHECK FINANCIAL - Investment Related - Non-Variable Insurance - Insurance Sales - 80 Hours Per Month - Life, Health, LTC, Disability. 2. 02/14/2018 - TA-CHECK FINANCIAL - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Tax Preparer - Start Date 1993 - 80 Hours Per Month. 3. 02/14/2018 - PTACEK REAL ESTATE, LLC - Not Investment Related - OH - Real Estate Rental - PRESIDENT & LANDLORD - 10 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 4. 02/14/2018 - TA-CHECK FINANCIAL - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 5. 3/8/2018 - TA-CHECK FINANCIAL - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - IAR - Started 03/08/2018 - I provide investment advisory services through TA-Check Financial , an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 03/08/2018. I expect to spend approximately [hours per month] on this activity. Please see the Form ADV of the advisory firm for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 6. 6/27/2018 - P&M - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date: 08/01/2007 - 1 Hour Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading - Income Tax and Security Revenue. 7. 3/22/2021 - Ta-Check - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 1/1/1997 - 0 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading 8. 07/26/2023 - Sharaba's Financial Services, Inc - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date 06/27/2018 - 5 Hours Per Month/ 5 Hours During Trading

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2007About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1989About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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