James W. Mcdonald

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CRD#: 2121645

Professional summary

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James Wallace Mcdonald Jr, who also goes by James W Mcdonald, James Wallace Mcdonald, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

James W Mcdonald | James Wallace Mcdonald

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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Experience

Past

September 10, 2018 - February 21, 2019

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

WHITE PLAINS, NY

Past

July 17, 2018 - August 23, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 21, 2017 - August 23, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 23, 2014 - November 8, 2017

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 23, 2014 - November 8, 2017

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 10, 2009 - September 29, 2014

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 7, 2009 - September 29, 2014

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 1, 1992 - April 14, 1996

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 18718

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 12, 1991 - January 1, 1992

MANUFACTURERS HANOVER SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 14434

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)

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

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/10/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/14/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/6/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)

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

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Contact information

Main Address

751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777

Mailing Address

751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777

Phone number

(973) 802-6000

Established

New Jersey since 09/22/2003

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA	SOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAEL	PRESIDENT	5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLE	ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER	6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAEL	ELECTED MANAGER	6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAM	CHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER	2748918
PATEL, PARANJ	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIP	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTEN	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	2821664

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	30
Arbitration	13
Bond	2

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/22/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/22/2023	Cover Page	Report

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James W. Mcdonald

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

MANUFACTURERS HANOVER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/10/2009

Series 63

Date: 5/14/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/6/2009

Current Firm

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

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