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Alexander Q. Mccarthy

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
SAN MATEO, CA 94402
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CRD#: 2388165
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Professional summary


Alexander Quinn Mccarthy, who also goes by Alex Quinn Mccarthy, Alexander Quinn Mccarthy Mr, is a registered financial professional currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in San Mateo, California.

Alexander is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Alexander has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Alex Quinn Mccarthy | Alexander Quinn Mccarthy Mr

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 14, 2021 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 30, 2017 - April 8, 2021

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
San Francisco, CA
Past

July 11, 2016 - November 30, 2017

B. RILEY & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 40355
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 20, 2015 - June 29, 2016

CRT CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 28830
San Francisco, CA
Past

December 17, 2012 - April 20, 2015

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 12, 2008 - November 5, 2012

THINKEQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 44274
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 12, 2006 - December 10, 2008

MONTGOMERY & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 42300
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 10, 2005 - July 19, 2006

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 12, 2002 - September 22, 2003

PACIFIC GROWTH EQUITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 24835
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 23, 2001 - May 1, 2001

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 15, 2000 - October 2, 2001

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 2000 - February 22, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 29, 1999 - April 27, 2000

VOLPE BROWN WHELAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18329
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 3, 1997 - March 8, 1999

COWEN PRIME SERVICES TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 23857
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 23, 1995 - June 18, 1996

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD

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".
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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
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)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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

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California
(4/14/2021)
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Colorado
(4/14/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(4/14/2021)
RR
Florida
(5/11/2021)
RR
Maryland
(4/15/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/15/2021)
RR
Missouri
(6/20/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(4/14/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(1/12/2024)
RR
New York
(4/14/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(4/15/2021)
RR
Oregon
(4/21/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/14/2021)
RR
Texas
(5/12/2021)
RR
Utah
(4/14/2021)
RR
Virginia
(2/13/2023)
RR
Washington
(4/14/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/13/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(7/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/11/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
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)
BD
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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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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


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032San Mateo, CA 94402

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