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James O. Sandlin

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING
Austin, TX 78731
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CRD#: 4428785
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Professional summary


James Oliver Sandlin is a registered financial professional 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 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 16, 2017 - Present

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

Office #1: 7600 N Capital Of Texas Highway Building B, Suite 345, Austin, TX 78731
BD
CRD#: 172021
Austin, TX
Past

March 11, 2014 - May 31, 2016

SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 132915
Austin, TX
Past

September 3, 2008 - January 26, 2012

ABSHIER WEBB DONNELLY & BAKER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104051
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 15, 2002 - August 7, 2008

BRIDGEMARK CAPITAL, LP

BD
CRD#: 114243
IRVINE, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/18/2001
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
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC
FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

CRD#: 172021 / SEC#: , 8-69495

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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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
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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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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Company Information


FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

CRD#: 172021Austin, TX 78731

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