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James C. Lee

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 5157807
JL

Professional summary


James Chihoon Lee, who also goes by James Lee, is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


James Lee

Other business activities


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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 13, 2025 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

February 14, 2018 - August 6, 2025

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

BD
CRD#: 154134
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 26, 2016 - February 13, 2018

BURCH & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 102280
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

May 5, 2015 - September 26, 2016

LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 42045
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2012 - April 21, 2015

SAWAYA PARTNERS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148860
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 2011 - February 10, 2012

BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16686
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 11, 2009 - December 13, 2010

UNION SQUARE ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 141254
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 17, 2009 - August 12, 2009

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 2006 - June 11, 2007

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
WALTHAM, MA

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
California
(8/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/27/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

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


Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
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#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
MUELLER, MICHELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6707697
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR2083402

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Company Information


GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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