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Shams R. Lawson

LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
Houston, TX 77002
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CRD#: 4119734
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Professional summary


Shams Ray Lawson, who also goes by Shams Lawson, Shams Muhammad, is a registered financial professional currently at LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Shams is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Shams has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Shams Lawson | Shams Muhammad

Other business activities


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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

March 16, 2016 - Present

LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 440 Louisiana 900, Houston, TX 77002
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43098
Houston, TX
Past

June 2, 2015 - March 11, 2016

DREXEL HAMILTON, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143570
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 13, 2013 - October 24, 2014

CASTLEOAK SECURITIES, LP

BD
CRD#: 125334
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 25, 2010 - June 14, 2013

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 7, 2005 - October 26, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 1, 2005 - October 26, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL

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
Florida
(5/19/2021)
RR
New York
(3/16/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/4/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LC
LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS L.L.C. | LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 43098 / SEC#: , 8-50140

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2012 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
425 S. Financial Place Ste 2700, Chicago, IL 60605
Mailing Address
425 S. Financial Place Ste 2700, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone number
(312) 913-4900
Established
Delaware since 06/01/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
250

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LOOP CAPITAL, LLCOWNER
BERKELEY, STEPHEN SIDNEYREGULATORY COUNSEL AND CCO5616433
LUPKIN, IRA ADAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4463446
REYNOLDS, JAMES JR.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1162337
SULLIVAN, ANTHONYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5995264

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Company Information


LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 43098Houston, TX 77002

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