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James H. Howe

FOCUS SECURITIES
Gainesville, VA 20155
CRD#: 2414834
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JH
James Henry Stewart HoweFOCUS SECURITIES

Professional summary


James Henry Stewart Howe, who also goes by Jamie Howe, Jay Howe, is a registered financial professional currently at FOCUS SECURITIES LLC located in Gainesville, Virginia.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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No

Aliases


Jamie Howe | Jay Howe

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 25, 2026 - Present

FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
BD
CRD#: 150589
Gainesville, VA
Past

October 11, 2024 - June 23, 2026

ATLANTIC - PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38356
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 26, 2022 - January 10, 2023

MERCURY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152338
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 7, 2018 - December 31, 2023

KATAMA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 124667
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

December 2, 2016 - December 24, 2020

MD GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 140988
Darien, CT
Past

September 4, 2014 - December 20, 2016

COLUMBUS ADVISORY GROUP, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 126331
DARIEN, CT
Past

July 22, 2014 - September 4, 2014

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
DARIEN, CT
Past

August 21, 2009 - July 25, 2014

DU PASQUIER & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 24750
DARIEN, CT
Past

June 29, 1998 - March 15, 2006

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 2, 1997 - June 29, 1998

SBC WARBURG DILLON READ INC.

BD
CRD#: 1650
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 3, 1996 - September 2, 1997

SBC WARBURG, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23745
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1994 - June 3, 1996

S.G. WARBURG & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 1483
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 10, 1994 - September 15, 1994

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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RR
Connecticut
(6/25/2026)
RR
New York
(6/25/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/21/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/16/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FS
FOCUS SECURITIES LLC
FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150589 / SEC#: , 8-68273

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


Main Address
7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
Mailing Address
7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
Phone number
(404) 557-1045
Established
Georgia since 03/23/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FOCUS CAPITAL ACQUISITION LLCOWNER
BEARD, ROBERT GLENNPRESIDENT, CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5771682
THOMPSON, RICHARD FRANK JR.FINOP, ER

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Company Information


FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150589Gainesville, VA 20155

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