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James M. Marks

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CRD#: 2435283
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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James M Marks was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. James had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

February 25, 2005 - February 7, 2013

MARKS BAUGHAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 132652
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

March 19, 2004 - March 9, 2005

GCC-PROSPECT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 124728
FAIRFAX, VA
Past

October 8, 1999 - August 28, 2001

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 13, 1998 - October 27, 1999

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 1996 - August 13, 1998

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/6/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/18/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/21/2004
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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MARKS BAUGHAN SECURITIES LLC
MARKS BAUGHAN SECURITIES LLC | MARKS, BAUGHAN & CO. LLC

CRD#: 132652 / SEC#: , 8-66615

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

Main Address
161 Washington St., Suite 1390, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Mailing Address
161 Washington St., Suite 1390, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone number
(610) 941-5647
Established
Delaware since 03/09/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (16 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BAUGHAN, JOHN NICHOLASMANAGING MEMBER / CCO1902500
TAKEUCHI, WILLIAM JUNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2931748
THORNTON, STEVEN LEEFINOP4496384

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Company Information

MARKS BAUGHAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 132652

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