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James Zirkle Sowers

FOCUS SECURITIES
Gainesville, VA
·CRD# 2750799·19 years experience

Professional Summary

James Zirkle Sowers, who also goes by Jim Sowers, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS SECURITIES LLC located in Gainesville, Virginia. James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 79, Series 14, Series 28 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Jim Sowers

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Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FOCUS SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 150589
BD
7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
July 1, 2022 - Present
SEQUEL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 133822
RIA
Glen Allen, VA
August 11, 2020 - June 23, 2022
SEQUEL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 133822
BD
Glen Allen, VA
September 16, 2011 - June 29, 2022
SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC·CRD# 6255
BD
Richmond, VA
May 5, 1999 - July 6, 2001
SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, INC.·CRD# 3309
BD
Richmond, VA
September 18, 1997 - May 5, 1999

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Current Firm

FS
FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150589 / SEC#: 8-68273
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155

Mailing Address

7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155

Phone Number

(404) 557-1045

Established

Georgia since 03/23/2009

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FOCUS CAPITAL ACQUISITION LLCOWNER—
BEARD, ROBERT GLENNPRESIDENT, CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5771682
THOMPSON, RICHARD FRANK JR.FINOP, ER—

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(2/15/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/1/2022)
RR
Florida
(3/1/2023)
RR
Maryland
(7/1/2022)
RR
Michigan
(7/26/2024)
RR
New York
(1/17/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/1/2022)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2020About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2011About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2014About the Series 7 exam

Series 79 — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2011About the Series 79 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 28 — Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2015About the Series 28 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2014About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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