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James W. Welch

CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Garden City, NY 11530
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CRD#: 2633094
JW

Professional summary

James William Welch is a registered financial professional currently at CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Garden City, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 21, 2021 - Present

CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 377 Oak Street, Lower Concourse Ste C2, Garden City, NY 11530
BD
CRD#: 171350
Garden City, NY
Past

April 14, 2020 - October 6, 2021

WORDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 148366
Carle Place, NY
Past

September 1, 2017 - April 14, 2020

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
Mineola, NY
Past

November 19, 2010 - September 29, 2017

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
MINEOLA, NY
Past

October 7, 1999 - December 16, 2010

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

August 24, 1999 - October 7, 1999

FIRST LIBERTY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3536
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 8, 1999 - May 28, 1999

FIRST LIBERTY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3536
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 7, 1998 - December 31, 1998

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 16, 1997 - December 22, 1997

CARNEGIE INVESTOR SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8295
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 6, 1996 - January 6, 1998

MEYERS POLLOCK ROBBINS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13436
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
Alaska
(10/7/2021)
RR
Arizona
(9/21/2021)
RR
California
(9/21/2021)
RR
Colorado
(9/24/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/6/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/21/2021)
RR
Iowa
(10/6/2021)
RR
Kansas
(9/21/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(10/6/2021)
RR
Montana
(4/7/2022)
RR
New York
(9/21/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(10/6/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(9/21/2021)
RR
Ohio
(9/21/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(9/21/2021)
RR
Texas
(9/21/2021)
RR
Utah
(9/21/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/21/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(9/21/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/5/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/5/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CC
CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 171350 / SEC#: , 8-69455

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

Main Address
377 Oak Street Lower Concourse Ste C2, Garden City, NY 11530
Mailing Address
377 Oak Street Lower Concourse Ste C2, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone number
(516) 833-1325
Established
New York since 10/15/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CRAFT ASSET HOLDINGS LLCMANAGING MEMBER
FURST, RONALD ALLANCCO/ROP1007934
KIRONT, BARRY MICHAELCEO2281871
KIRONT, STEPHEN MARKEVP/COO2009609
RYAN, KIMBERLY ANNFINOP4316310

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Company Information

CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 171350Garden City, NY 11530

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