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Paul A. Tam

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL
San Francisco, CA 94104
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CRD#: 4433846
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Professional summary

Paul Andrew Tam is a registered financial professional currently at HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC. located in San Francisco, California.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 29, 2024 - Present

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 333 Bush Street 31st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
BD
CRD#: 17708
San Francisco, CA
Past

June 18, 2021 - January 17, 2024

GREENHILL & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 40290
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 8, 2013 - May 25, 2021

MERCURY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152338
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 16, 2010 - January 7, 2013

BROOKFIELD PRIVATE ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 151423
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 2007 - December 31, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 11, 2003 - May 10, 2007

CRANE CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118115
ROWAYTON, CT
Past

August 23, 2001 - August 30, 2001

OFFROAD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30890
SAN FRANCISCO, 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
California
(1/29/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/22/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 5/8/2025
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: 8/22/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
HLHZ CAPITAL, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, L.P. | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708 / SEC#: , 8-35643

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone number
(310) 553-8871
Established
California since 01/09/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HOULIHAN LOKEY AMERICAS (HOLDINGS) LLCDIRECT OWNER OF HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
ADELSON, SCOTT JOSEPHPRESIDENT/CEO AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2147111
ALLEY, JAMES LINDSEYTREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (HLI)2394515
BEISER, SCOTT LEEVICE PRESIDENT/CO-CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2026185
BEN-CANAAN, MARC AVICCO/AMLCO4885345
CRAIN, CHRISTOPHER MADISONSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL
TANIGUCHI, EDWARD NEALCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP4632869
YAMARONE, CHARLES ANTHONY IIICHIEF CORP.GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE OFFICER, HLI2190400

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Company Information

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708San Francisco, CA 94104

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