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James C. Mccanless

CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
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CRD#: 4921964
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Professional summary

James C Mccanless III, who also goes by James C Mccanless III, Jay Mccanless, is a registered financial professional currently at CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC located in San Francisco, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 86, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

James C Mccanless Iii | Jay Mccanless

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

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

November 17, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 101 California Street Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA 94111
BD
CRD#: 22208
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 23, 2016 - November 18, 2025

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
New York, NY
Past

April 20, 2015 - June 29, 2016

CRT CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 28830
Nashville, TN
Past

January 24, 2013 - April 20, 2015

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

November 23, 2012 - January 15, 2013

TOPEKA CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 154133
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 23, 2010 - May 25, 2012

GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40638
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

July 25, 2006 - February 8, 2010

FTN EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 119625
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

March 29, 2005 - July 26, 2006

AVONDALE PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46838
NASHVILLE, TN

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
Tennessee
(11/17/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/27/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 86
Date: 7/11/2005
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 6/17/2005
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/28/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

CJ
CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC
CITIZENS | TRINITY CAPITAL | MITCHUM, JONES & TEMPLETON, INC. | JOLSON MERCHANT PARTNERS | JMP SECURITIES LLC | JMP SECURITIES | DH CAPITAL | CITIZENS M&A ADVISORY | CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC | CITIZENS JMP | CITIZENS CAPITAL MARKETS & ADVISORY | CITIZENS CAPITAL MARKETS

CRD#: 22208 / SEC#: , 8-39613

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
101 California Street Ste 1700, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
101 California Street Ste 1700, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone number
(415) 835-8900
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
JMP HOLDING LLCPARENT COMPANY
CONROY, WALTER IVORGENERAL COUNSEL6641487
GREGORY, JOHNPRESIDENT4600619
JACKSON, RAYMOND SIVACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5563363
MCLAUGHLIN, BRENDANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2562815
O'DAY, JAMES CORTLANDHEAD OF EQUITIES5618215
PITARRESI, JOHN CHARLESSENIOR REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL (SROP)2064758
SLADER, GAVIN WILLEYHEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING4130019
SPURR, JEFFREY HOLMESHEAD OF RESEARCH1384716
SUCHY, GREGORY JOHNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER / PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5907019
WHITEHEAD, AIDAN PETERHEAD OF TRADING & SALES TRADING2474257
XIAO, ZHUO VIVIAN XUANFINOP5121578

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Company Information

CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 22208San Francisco, CA 94111

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