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James W. Clark

STARTENGINE PRIMARY LLC
Burbank, CA 91505
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CRD#: 5799520
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Professional summary

James William Clark, who also goes by James W Clark, James William Clark, Jim Clark, Jimmy Clark, James Clark, is a registered financial professional currently at STARTENGINE PRIMARY LLC located in Burbank, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

James W Clark | James William Clark | Jim Clark | Jimmy Clark | James Clark

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.
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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Experience

Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

STARTENGINE PRIMARY LLC

Office #1: 4100 W Alameda Avenue 3rd Floor, Burbank, CA 91505
BD
CRD#: 291773
Burbank, CA
Past

January 6, 2022 - October 7, 2025

INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15807
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

August 18, 2020 - October 26, 2021

HALO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 279029
Chicago, IL
Past

July 29, 2016 - June 30, 2020

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 19, 2013 - July 6, 2016

PROVASI CAPITAL PARTNERS LP

BD
CRD#: 119539
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 1, 2011 - September 12, 2013

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

March 25, 2011 - May 27, 2011

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
EAST SYRACUSE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(10/16/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(10/16/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/27/2012
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 7
Date: 3/24/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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STARTENGINE PRIMARY LLC
STARTENGINE PRIMARY LLC

CRD#: 291773 / SEC#: , 8-70060

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

Main Address
4100 W Alameda Avenue 3rd Floor, Burbank, CA 91505
Mailing Address
4100 W Alameda Avenue 3rd Floor, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone number
(800) 469-5785
Established
Delaware since 10/12/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STARTENGINE CROWDFUNDING INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
MARKS, HOWARD EDWARDCEO6617096
REYES, JONATHAN ALEXANDERCCO6654501
STRASSMAN, HUNTER DALLASFINOP6867203

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Company Information

STARTENGINE PRIMARY LLC

CRD#: 291773Burbank, CA 91505

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