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James C. Desisto

EQUITEQ SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10016
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CRD#: 7327681
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Professional summary

James Christopher Desisto is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITEQ SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2026. James has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 79TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

February 4, 2026 - Present

EQUITEQ SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 460 Park Avenue South Suite 1102, New York, NY 10016Office #2: 184 High Street, Suite 601, Boston, MA 02110
BD
CRD#: 283799
New York, NY

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 2/4/2026
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/13/2025
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

ES
EQUITEQ SECURITIES LLC
EQUITEQ INC. | EQUITEQ SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 283799 / SEC#: , 8-69767

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

Main Address
460 Park Avenue South Suite 1102, New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address
460 Park Avenue South Suite 1102, New York, NY 10016
Phone number
(212) 256-1120
Established
Delaware since 08/11/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EQUITEQ INC.SOLE MEMBER
ASARO, PAUL JOSEPHFINOP4243619
FINCKE, GREGCEO6682361
IGNALL, EVAN TODDCCO2039007
JORGENSON, DAVID HAMMONDPRESIDENT4684856

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Company Information

EQUITEQ SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 283799New York, NY 10016

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