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Marcus J. Lam

CWS INVESTMENTS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 5030836
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Professional summary


Marcus James Lam, who also goes by Marcus Lam, is a registered financial advisor currently at CWS INVESTMENTS located in Newport Beach, California.

Marcus is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Marcus has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Marcus Lam

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.
I AM AN EMPLOYEE OF CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC (CWSCP)(CORPORATE UMBRELLA OWNER OF CWS CORPORATE HOUSING LLC, AND CWS APARTMENT HOMES (CWSAH) A PROPERTY MGT FIRM). EACH OF THE FOREGOING MIGHT BE DEEMED INVESTMENT RELATED AND IS LOCATED AT 14 CORPORATE PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 210, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660. MAJORITY OF MY TIME IS DEVOTED TO QUARTERLY OR SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS; MAY DEVOTE TIME TO ANY ONE OR MORE OF ABOVE ENTITIES ON A DAILY BASIS AS NEEDED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

August 30, 2013 - Present

CWS INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 14 Corporate Plaza Drive Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23551
Newport Beach, CA
Current

July 7, 2006 - Present

CWS INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 14 Corporate Plaza Drive Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23551
Newport Beach, CA

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
Arizona
(5/15/2013)
RR
California
(7/7/2006)
IAR
California
(8/30/2013)
RR
Colorado
(6/10/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(5/15/2013)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/19/2016)
RR
Florida
(5/15/2013)
RR
Georgia
(2/11/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(2/10/2016)
RR
Idaho
(5/20/2015)
RR
Illinois
(7/11/2013)
RR
Indiana
(9/24/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(11/12/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/15/2013)
RR
Michigan
(6/3/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(11/19/2013)
RR
Missouri
(3/20/2015)
RR
Nevada
(2/18/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(1/7/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(8/29/2013)
RR
New York
(5/15/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(7/1/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/27/2015)
RR
Oregon
(9/24/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/20/2013)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/8/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/5/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(5/29/2015)
RR
South Dakota
(5/21/2015)
RR
Texas
(5/15/2013)
RR
Utah
(9/5/2013)
RR
Virginia
(8/2/2013)
RR
Washington
(1/8/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(5/15/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/22/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CWS INVESTMENTS
CLAYTON, WILLIAMS & SHERWOOD INVESTMENTS | CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551 / SEC#: , 8-40494

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2013 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210 Ste. 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone number
(949) 640-4200
Established
California since 10/04/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
31

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SHERWOOD, STEVEN JAYPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CFO1901510
CARMELL, GARY CHARLESVICE PRESIDENT2595391
RUGGLES, MARK RYANCOO/CCO2637412

Disclosures


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Company Information


CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551Newport Beach, CA 92660

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