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James M. Lyon

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 4882441
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Professional summary


James Michael Lyon is a registered financial professional currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Irvine, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 10, 2025 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Irvine, CA
Past

March 15, 2019 - December 31, 2024

LIGHTPATH CAPITAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 34617
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

September 7, 2017 - February 20, 2019

RCX CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114290
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

September 6, 2013 - December 2, 2016

RCX CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114290
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

November 26, 2004 - June 1, 2005

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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".
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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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
California
(1/10/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/4/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/28/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032Irvine, CA 92618

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