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James S. Morris

MMA SECURITIES LLC
McLean, VA 22102
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CRD#: 4874474
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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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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James S Morris Mr | James S Morris | Jim Morris

Other business activities


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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 20, 2023 - Present

MMA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 1751 Pinnacle Drive Suite 1800, Mclean, VA 22102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44254
McLean, VA
Current

December 20, 2023 - Present

MMA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 1751 Pinnacle Drive Suite 1800, Mclean, VA 22102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44254
McLean, VA
Past

July 6, 2022 - December 15, 2023

UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 39062
VIENNA, VA
Past

March 5, 2022 - December 15, 2023

UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 39062
VIENNA, VA
Past

March 11, 2016 - December 31, 2020

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 31, 2015 - November 5, 2015

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 22, 2013 - March 31, 2015

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 9, 2010 - July 22, 2013

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
BETHESDA, MD
Past

August 6, 2010 - July 22, 2013

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
BETHESDA, MD
Past

January 14, 2005 - July 29, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

December 16, 2004 - July 29, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ROCKVILLE, MD

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 | 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)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Delaware
(12/20/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/20/2023)
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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/13/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC
COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | 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)
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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
179

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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 (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARSH INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS 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

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Company Information


MMA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 44254Mclean, VA 22102

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