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James J. Connolly

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES
New York, NY 10005
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CRD#: 2173548
JC

Professional summary

James Jay Connolly JR, who also goes by J J Connolly, James J Connolly Jr, Jay J Connolly, is a registered financial professional currently at TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC located in New York, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

J J Connolly | James J Connolly Jr | Jay J Connolly

Other business activities

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 27, 2026 - Present

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

Office #1: 32 Old Slip 28th Floor, New York, NY 10005
BD
CRD#: 28269
New York, NY
Past

February 3, 2004 - March 1, 2021

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28269
New York, NY
Past

September 22, 1998 - January 15, 2004

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

October 4, 1993 - September 2, 1998

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 20, 1992 - July 7, 1993

CRT GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 19774
Past

March 3, 1992 - May 26, 1992

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 1992 - February 28, 1992

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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
Florida
(2/27/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/15/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/30/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/4/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

TS
TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC
BRIDGEVIEW EXECUTION SERVICES | TSF | TRADITION SECURITIES AND FUTURES | TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES, INC. | TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC | TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES INC. | TRADITION ASIEL SECURITIES INC. | TRADITION ASIEL SECURITIES | TRADITION (GOVERNMENT SECURITIES) INC. | TFSD | TFS DERIVATIVES | NOVA EXECUTION SERVICES | NEXUS AMERICA | NAUTILUS SECURITIES | JUNO CAPITAL MARKETS | HIGH POINT SECURITIES | ELIX DERIVATIVES | DEEPWELL LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 28269 / SEC#: , 8-43559

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

Main Address
32 Old Slip 28th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
32 Old Slip 28th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 791-4500
Established
Delaware since 03/30/1989
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (44 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TRADITION AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. ("TAH")MEMBER
BACCALA, RAYMOND CHARLESPRESIDENT1000495
BRISEBOIS, FRANCOISMANAGER6613329
GANGI, JOHN JOSEPHPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2909843
LEIBOWITZ, MICHAEL SAUL MR.MANAGER5187937
LUDERS, MICHAEL CHRISTIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - FIXED INCOME4628733
MEROLA, DAVID SCOTTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - EQUITIES/OPTIONS3154976
RICCIARDI, JUDITH ANNMANAGER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SECRETARY, TREASURER, FINOP, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2260346
ROSENSHEIN, LARRY NMNMANAGER1534635
WOSTYN, WILLIAM PIERREMANAGER5608164

Disclosures

Regulatory Event32

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Company Information

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

CRD#: 28269New York, NY 10005

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