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James Shannon Morris

MMA SECURITIES
McLean, VA
·CRD# 4874474·22 years experience

Professional Summary

James Shannon Morris, who also goes by James S Morris Mr, James S Morris, Jim Morris, is a registered financial advisor currently at MMA SECURITIES LLC located in Mclean, Virginia. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

James S Morris Mr, James S Morris, Jim Morris

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Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

MMA SECURITIES LLCCurrent·CRD# 44254
RIA
BD
1751 Pinnacle Drive Suite 1800, Mclean, VA 22102
December 20, 2023 - Present
MMA SECURITIES LLCCurrent·CRD# 44254
RIA
BD
1751 Pinnacle Drive Suite 1800, Mclean, VA 22102
December 20, 2023 - Present

Past

UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INCPast·CRD# 39062
RIA
Vienna, VA
July 6, 2022 - December 15, 2023
UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INCPast·CRD# 39062
BD
Vienna, VA
March 5, 2022 - December 15, 2023
MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 38030
BD
Springfield, MA
March 11, 2016 - December 31, 2020
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
BD
New York, NY
March 31, 2015 - November 5, 2015
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 6635
BD
New York, NY
July 22, 2013 - March 31, 2015
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
RIA
Bethesda, MD
August 9, 2010 - July 22, 2013
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
BD
Bethesda, MD
August 6, 2010 - July 22, 2013
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
RIA
Rockville, MD
January 14, 2005 - July 29, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
Rockville, MD
December 16, 2004 - July 29, 2010

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Current Firm

MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC

COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRECEPT ADVISORY GROUP LLC | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036

Mailing Address

1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036

Phone Number

(917) 625-4069

Established

New Jersey since 02/03/1998

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

211

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MMAS PERSONALIZED ADVISORY SERVICES FIRM BROCHURE 03.2025 (6/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MARSH AGENCY LLCOWNER—
BARTKUS, BRIAN EDWARDSENIOR SUPERVISORY PRINCIPAL2827119
BLACKMORE, KIMBERLY LYNNFINOP, CFO, PFO, POO, AND DIRECTOR2219307
REID, CRAIG JPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR6280558
WEINSTOCK, JUDITH ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR8096565

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

3

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. The Registered Representative is an employee of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC ("MMA"), 1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036), an affiliate of MMA Securities LLC. The Registered Representative conducts non-investment related business activities for MMA (e.g. support for its insurance services). These other business activities are not subject to broker-dealer licensing and registration requirements. All MMA Securities LLC activities remain subject to the Firm's supervisory framework.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC

COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRECEPT ADVISORY GROUP LLC | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Delaware
(12/20/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/20/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2026)
RR
Maryland
(12/20/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(12/20/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(12/20/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/20/2023)
RR
Virginia
(12/20/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(10/30/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/24/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2005About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2004About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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