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James L. Massey

CCS TRANSACTIONS
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 2926080
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Professional summary

James Lewis Massey, who also goes by James Lewis Massey, Jim Massey, James L Massey L Massey, is a registered financial professional currently at CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

James Lewis Massey | Jim Massey | James L Massey L Massey

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 4, 2025 - Present

CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 149901
Minneapolis, MN
Past

August 26, 2022 - December 2, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Dallas, TX
Past

August 3, 2022 - December 2, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Dallas, TX
Past

January 19, 2022 - August 11, 2022

PH PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130790
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 30, 2018 - December 14, 2020

SKYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 131953
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 31, 2017 - May 1, 2018

CONFIGURE PARTNERS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165594
Dallas, TX
Past

April 14, 2016 - June 16, 2017

ALTACCESS SECURITIES COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 119441
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 24, 2014 - March 5, 2015

ALVAREZ & MARSAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127858
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 2006 - January 2, 2013

KROLL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36927
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 10, 2004 - January 5, 2005

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 2003 - April 16, 2004

GCP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30902
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 30, 1998 - February 12, 2003

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17708
LOS ANGELES, CA

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
Texas
(12/4/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/25/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/24/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/29/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CT
CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC
CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 149901 / SEC#: , 8-68203

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

Main Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone number
(612) 230-3100
Established
Minnesota since 01/30/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHARTWELL FINANCIAL ADVISORY, INCMEMBER
BECKER, WILFRED FRANK JR.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5656978

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Company Information

CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 149901Minneapolis, MN 55402

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