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James D. Mcdermott
WEDBUSH SECURITIES
CHICAGO, IL 60604
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CRD#: 2483480
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James Daniel McdermottWEDBUSH SECURITIES
Professional summary
James Daniel Mcdermott, who also goes by James D Mcdermott, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Aliases
James D Mcdermott
Other business activities
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1. Netjets Address: Wheaton, IL Nature of the Business: Part Time Hourly Employee Position/Title: Part Time Hourly Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 08/28/2020 Hours per month devoted to this business: 4 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 4 Description of duties: my family was picked to be in a NETJETS print ad. I am the DAD. 2. GCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: financial advisor NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 10/13/2023 ADDRESS: 1415 vantage park drive, suite 250, charlotte NC 28203, United States DESCRIPTION: these are dba's I am investment advisor 3. GCG ADVISORY PARTNERS POSITION: financial advisor NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 10/13/2023 ADDRESS: 1415 vantage park drive, suite 250, charlotte NC 28203, United States DESCRIPTION: managing money for clients 4. MCDERMOTT GALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: financial advisor NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 10/13/2023 ADDRESS: 1415 vantage park drive, suite 250, charlotte NC 28203, United States DESCRIPTION: these are DBA's I am registered investment advisor
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 14, 2026 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 141 West Jackson Blvd Ste 1710-a, Chicago, IL 60604RIA
BD
CRD#: 877
CHICAGO, IL
Current
September 14, 2026 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 141 West Jackson Blvd Ste 1710-a, Chicago, IL 60604RIA
BD
CRD#: 877
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 26, 2023 - August 26, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past
October 26, 2023 - August 26, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past
October 16, 2015 - October 27, 2023
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 705
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Past
October 16, 2015 - October 27, 2023
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 705
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Past
December 21, 2011 - November 3, 2015
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
RIA
CRD#: 249
CHICAGO, IL
Past
December 21, 2011 - November 3, 2015
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 249
CHICAGO, IL
Past
January 6, 2006 - December 21, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past
January 6, 2006 - December 21, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past
July 27, 1998 - January 18, 2006
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past
July 2, 1998 - January 18, 2006
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past
June 11, 1994 - July 17, 1998
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
RR
California(9/15/2026)
RR
Florida(9/14/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/14/2026)
Exams
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State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Texas, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse Attn: Compliance, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone number
(213) 688-8000
Established
California since 07/08/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
897
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OWNER | |
| BILLINGS, DANIEL ERIC | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4568232 |
| BLAND, GEOFFREY CONOR | DIRECTOR | 7358773 |
| DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2428325 |
| DRUCH, ANDREW WALTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1688071 |
| FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1878661 |
| FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2933930 |
| HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNE | EXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1475369 |
| MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401952 |
| PARRODE, RODRIGO NMN | EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4905345 |
| PASET, ROBERT EDWARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1055902 |
| PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEEN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5314250 |
| WEDBUSH, GARY LANCE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2234455 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,048 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,684,848,455 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 149 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 60 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 04/26/2024 |
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Company Information
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CRD#: 877Chicago, IL 60604TRUST BUT VERIFY
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