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James W. Hill

MCLEAN SECURITIES
Mclean, VA 22102
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CRD#: 2913510
JH

Professional summary

James Wells Hill IV is a registered financial professional currently at MCLEAN SECURITIES, LLC located in Mclean, Virginia.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 26, 2025 - Present

MCLEAN SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 350, Mclean, VA 22102
BD
CRD#: 104117
Mclean, VA
Past

December 11, 2012 - March 28, 2016

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 1, 2003 - July 14, 2011

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 1, 1999 - July 1, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 2, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 28, 1997 - February 2, 1998

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19002
CHARLOTTE, NC

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.

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RR
Virginia
(12/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/18/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 11/26/2025
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/9/2025
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/21/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MS
MCLEAN SECURITIES, LLC
MCLEAN SECURITIES, LLC | THE MCLEAN GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 104117 / SEC#: , 8-52565

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

Main Address
8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 350, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 350, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone number
(703) 827-0200
Established
Virginia since 10/13/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE MCLEAN GROUP, LLCPARENT
MARTIN, MITCHELL ZACHARYCCO4993937
SMITH, ANDREW CLIFFORDFINOP

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Company Information

MCLEAN SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 104117Mclean, VA 22102

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