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John C. Baker

SP SECURITIES LLC
Houston, TX 77057
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CRD#: 502110
JB

Professional summary


John Christian Baker III, who also goes by Chris Baker, John Christian Baker, is a registered financial professional currently at SP SECURITIES LLC located in Houston, Texas.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. John has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 24 and Series 28 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Baker | John Christian Baker

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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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 5, 2017 - Present

SP SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 1800 Augusta Drive Suite 312, Houston, TX 77057
BD
CRD#: 130560
Houston, TX
Past

May 21, 2013 - December 19, 2016

STERN BROTHERS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 16325
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 18, 2009 - June 3, 2013

WOODROCK SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 133653
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 5, 2007 - August 12, 2009

ABSHIER WEBB DONNELLY & BAKER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104051
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 16, 2005 - June 12, 2006

REALIZED FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22333
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 18, 2004 - February 2, 2005

COWEN SECURITIES, LP

BD
CRD#: 46834
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

May 13, 2003 - March 16, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 11, 2003 - March 16, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 11, 2003 - March 16, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 12, 1998 - November 7, 2001

BAKER KREFT SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 44049
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 9, 1994 - October 19, 1995

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

July 27, 1993 - May 9, 1994

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

February 25, 1992 - June 2, 1992

BANC ONE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27267
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 9, 1988 - March 9, 1992

M. E. ALLISON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1047
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 4, 1984 - February 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

July 18, 1983 - April 23, 1984

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
Past

September 26, 1977 - November 1, 1983

UNDERWOOD, NEUHAUS & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 839

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
Texas
(1/5/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/18/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 7/31/2008
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SP SECURITIES LLC
SP SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 130560 / SEC#: , 8-66360

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


Main Address
6363 Woodway Dr Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77057
Mailing Address
6363 Woodway Dr Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77057
Phone number
(713) 819-8980
Established
Texas since 01/15/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SAGE PARTNERS LTD.SOLE MEMBER
BINET, TODD M.MANAGER, REGISTERED PRINCIPAL
MILLER, DAVID SUTTONMANAGER, REGISTERED PRINCIPAL2097046
MORIN, PETER B.MANAGER, REGISTERED PRINCIPAL
WALTON, H. STEVENMANAGER, REGISTERED PRINCIPAL
WILSON, WILLIAM HOWARD JRMANAGER, REGISTERED PRINCIPAL, AML PRINCIPAL
WILSON, WILLIAM HOWARD JRDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL, FINOP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1430161

Disclosures


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Company Information


SP SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 130560Houston, TX 77057

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