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James S. Devito

CHIMERA SECURITIES
New York, NY 10003
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CRD#: 2062481
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Professional summary

James Stephen Devito, who also goes by James S Devito, James Stephen Devito, James Devito, is a registered financial professional currently at CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 57TO, SIE, Series 56, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

James S Devito | James Stephen Devito | James Devito

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 6, 2026 - Present

CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 27 Union Square West 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
BD
CRD#: 147566
New York, NY
Past

November 7, 2014 - March 13, 2015

T3 TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154431
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 2014 - November 7, 2014

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 11, 2013 - August 8, 2014

QUASAR TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151974
SAN JUAN, PR
Past

October 31, 2011 - September 11, 2013

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 11, 2005 - October 19, 2007

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
EDISON, NJ
Past

February 4, 2004 - February 4, 2005

EVOLUTION FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104249
ISELIN, NJ
Past

July 16, 2002 - September 4, 2002

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 2/6/2026
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/23/2025
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 10/29/2011
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/18/2004
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/15/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC
CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147566 / SEC#: , 8-67915

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

Main Address
27 Union Square West 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Mailing Address
27 Union Square West 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Phone number
(646) 597-6100
Established
Delaware since 05/30/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHIMCAP HOLDINGS LLCMEMBER
GERSTENBLATT, JARED SCOTTMANAGING PARTNER3080361
GRIMALDI, CHRISTOPHER JAYSONCCO / MANAGING PARTNER2676681
PETERS, ROBERT WILLIAMFINOP1704577

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Company Information

CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147566New York, NY 10003

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