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James Oliver Sandlin

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING
AUSTIN, TX
·CRD# 4428785·24 years experience

Professional Summary

James Oliver Sandlin is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC located in Austin, Texas. James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC·CRD# 172021
BD
7600 N Capital Of Texas Highway Building B, Suite 345, Austin, TX 78731
March 16, 2017 - Present
SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC·CRD# 132915
BD
Austin, TX
March 11, 2014 - May 31, 2016
ABSHIER WEBB DONNELLY & BAKER, INC.·CRD# 104051
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Austin, TX
September 3, 2008 - January 26, 2012
BRIDGEMARK CAPITAL, LP·CRD# 114243
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Irvine, CA
March 15, 2002 - August 7, 2008

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Current Firm

FS
FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

CRD#: 172021 / SEC#: 8-69495
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

7600 N Capital Of Texas Highway Building B, Suite 345, Austin, TX 78731

Mailing Address

7600 N Capital Of Texas Highway Building B, Suite 345, Austin, TX 78731

Phone Number

(512) 477-3280

Established

Texas since 01/01/2007

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FOCUS STRATEGIES PARTNERS, LLCOWNER—
HELLER, JEFFREY PHILIPFINOP, PFO, POO3139370
SANDLIN, JAMES OLIVERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4428785
VALDEZ, FRANK GARYPRESIDENT4998611

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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RR
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RR
Oregon
(11/6/2020)
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Texas
(3/16/2017)

Exams

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Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2001About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Nov 2025About the Series 99TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2001About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2001About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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