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John A. Mcdermott

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CRD#: 2778075
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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.

John Andrew Mcdermott, who also goes by John A Mcdermott, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John A Mcdermott

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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None

Experience


Past

December 16, 2011 - August 14, 2014

ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152912
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 1, 2010 - December 15, 2011

VIEWPOINT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104226
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 9, 2007 - January 29, 2010

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16944
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 1, 2005 - January 29, 2010

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16944
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2003 - July 22, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20068
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 29, 2002 - July 22, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 2, 2002 - September 10, 2002

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 2, 2001 - December 31, 2001

ASSET PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46091
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 5, 1996 - April 4, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/20/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/28/2002
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 152912 / SEC#: , 8-68487

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


Main Address
110 Front Street, Suite 300, Jupiter, FL 33477
Mailing Address
4 Park Plaza, Suite 1950, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone number
(949) 259-4900
Established
Nevada since 01/04/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ASCENDIANT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLCPARENT CO / SOLE MEMBER
BERGENDAHL, MARK ALLANPRESIDENT1394272
BROWN, MICHAEL OWENCFO/ FINOP1658070
MEGENITY, BRIAN MCDONALDCCO2889637
WILHITE, BRADLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4722291

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10

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Company Information


ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 152912

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