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James J. Donovan

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CRD#: 2443974
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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.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Joseph Donovan III, who also goes by James Joseph Donovan Jr, James Joseph Donovan, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. James had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Joseph Donovan Jr | James Joseph Donovan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 7, 2004 - August 10, 2005

MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20733
TARZANA, CA
Past

January 11, 2001 - June 3, 2002

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

September 29, 2000 - December 20, 2000

INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19628
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 1, 2000 - September 29, 2000

NORTHRIDGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16467
MELVILLE, NY
Past

January 10, 2000 - July 18, 2000

BENSON YORK GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40231
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 31, 1999 - December 9, 1999

INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19628
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 9, 1998 - July 28, 1999

R.D. WHITE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7011
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1997 - September 1, 1998

JOSEPH DILLON & COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 35220
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

August 27, 1997 - November 21, 1997

W.J. NOLAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16465
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 9, 1997 - August 28, 1997

BRIARWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL

BD
CRD#: 6368
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 28, 1997 - March 28, 1997

J.W. BARCLAY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23350
WOODBRIDGE, NJ
Past

June 27, 1996 - December 19, 1996

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past

June 4, 1996 - July 19, 1996

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

February 9, 1996 - June 5, 1996

COLIN WINTHROP & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 26012
JERICHO, NY
Past

June 5, 1995 - February 7, 1996

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17341
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

April 3, 1995 - June 6, 1995

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

March 28, 1994 - April 10, 1995

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, 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: 3/29/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THE NORTHWOODS TRADING COMPANY, INC. | STEVEN GREGORY SECURITIES | MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES OF INDIANA, INC. | MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES OF INDIANA INC. | BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 20733 / SEC#: , 8-38398

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/18/2013
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Wisconsin since 06/06/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OKUN, ART KINGSLEYPRESIDENT AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2280918
OKUN, ART KINGSLEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2280918

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration3

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Company Information


MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20733

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