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James J. Gallagher

RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD
Houston, TX 77002-8841
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CRD#: 2518973
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Professional summary


James J Gallagher, who also goes by James J Gallagher Jr, James Joseph Gallagher Jr, James Joseph Gallagher Jr., James Joseph Gallagher, is a registered financial professional currently at RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD located in Houston, Texas.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


James J Gallagher Jr | James Joseph Gallagher Jr | James Joseph Gallagher Jr. | James Joseph Gallagher

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 5, 2022 - Present

RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD

Office #1: 1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841
BD
CRD#: 120448
Houston, TX
Past

June 2, 2021 - June 30, 2021

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 173366
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past

January 31, 2018 - August 28, 2020

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 173366
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past

July 10, 2017 - January 29, 2018

FRONTIER SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 136102
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 6, 2012 - July 11, 2017

STONEHAVEN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118913
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 4, 2011 - February 3, 2012

FLETCHERBENNETT CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 150847
RYE BROOK, NY
Past

August 7, 2009 - October 12, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 2001 - January 16, 2003

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 29, 1997 - September 1, 1998

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1997 - August 25, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 7, 1994 - October 30, 1996

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(10/20/2022)
RR
Florida
(10/20/2022)
RR
Illinois
(10/20/2022)
RR
Maryland
(10/20/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/20/2022)
RR
New York
(2/5/2022)
RR
Texas
(2/5/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/21/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/5/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RS
RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD
MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES ADVISORS, LTD. | RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD | MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES, LTD.

CRD#: 120448 / SEC#: , 8-65298

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


Main Address
1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841
Mailing Address
1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841
Phone number
(713) 289-6200
Established
Texas since 04/01/2002
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE RIDGEBACK GROUP, LLCLIMITED PARTNER
CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.LIMITED PARTNER
BRISTOW, BRIAN BRUCECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER3151921
CONNOLLY, BRENDAN MACKEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4352883
MCSALGP, LLCGENERAL PARTNER
VANPELT, WILLIAM HENRY IVPRESIDENT, FINOP, MANAGER, SECRETARY, TREASURER1716622

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Company Information


RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD

CRD#: 120448Houston, TX 77002-8841

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