John P. Ledesma

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Irvine, CA 92618

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CRD#: 2379751

Professional summary

John Paul Ledesma, who also goes by John Ledesma, Jp Ledesma, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Irvine, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 15 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John Ledesma | Jp Ledesma

Other business activities

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1)-JOHN PAUL LEDESMA REAL ESTATE-INVESTMENT RELATED; 30 ROCKY KNOLL IRVINE, CA 92612; REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE; INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER; REAL ESTATE SALES LEASING AND OVERSEE ONE SALES REPRESENTATIVE; 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; 03/2022 2)- DBA BEACON 1031-INVESTMENT RELATED, 9870 RESEARCH DRIVE, STE 104, IRVINE, CA 92618, 4241 JUTLAND DR., STE 205, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117, DBA THROUGH WHICH INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS IS DONE THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, SELLING SECURITIES THROUGH BROKER/DEALER, EMERSON EQUITY, 30 HRS PER MONTH, 20 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 03/2024

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 6, 2021 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 9870 Research Drive #104, Irvine, CA 92618

RIA

CRD#: 130032

Irvine, CA

Current

May 6, 2021 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 9870 Research Drive #104, Irvine, CA 92618

RIA

CRD#: 130032

Irvine, CA

Past

March 26, 2019 - May 5, 2021

SUTTER CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 288442

Lake Forest, CA

Past

January 29, 2019 - May 3, 2021

CAPULENT LLC

CRD#: 155155

Irvine, CA

Past

February 28, 2017 - March 27, 2017

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

MISSION VIEJO, CA

Past

February 13, 2017 - March 27, 2017

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

MISSION VIEJO, CA

Past

October 25, 1993 - November 1, 1994

K MICHAEL & COMPANY

CRD#: 17881

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Arizona
(5/6/2021)

California
(5/6/2021)

IAR

California
(5/6/2021)

Colorado
(5/6/2021)

Connecticut
(5/6/2021)

Florida
(5/6/2021)

Hawaii
(12/9/2022)

Indiana
(5/6/2021)

Kansas
(7/14/2021)

Louisiana
(1/19/2022)

Maine
(1/14/2022)

Massachusetts
(7/20/2022)

Nevada
(5/6/2021)

New Jersey
(5/6/2021)

New York
(5/6/2021)

North Carolina
(8/16/2024)

Ohio
(3/6/2023)

Oregon
(5/6/2021)

Pennsylvania
(2/3/2022)

Texas
(5/6/2021)

Vermont
(5/8/2023)

Virginia
(5/6/2021)

Washington
(5/6/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/27/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/27/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/27/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/13/2017

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 15

Date: 10/22/1993

Foreign Currency Options Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 7/19/1993

National Commodity Futures Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402

Mailing Address

155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402

Phone number

(650) 312-0200

Established

California since 10/10/2003

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

222

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIO	MANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP	3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCES	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIAN	CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	1860842

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 327,937,701

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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John P. Ledesma

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Paul Ledesma's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view John Paul Ledesma's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

SUTTER CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CAPULENT LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

K MICHAEL & COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/27/2017

Series 63

Date: 10/27/1993

SIE

Date: 3/27/2017

Series 7

Date: 2/13/2017

Series 15

Date: 10/22/1993

Series 3

Date: 7/19/1993

FINRA

Current Firm

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

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