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Christopher M. Downey

FRED ALGER & COMPANY
NEW YORK, NY 10004
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CRD#: 1080546
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Professional summary


Christopher Michael Downey, who also goes by Christopher M Downey, is a registered financial professional currently at FRED ALGER & COMPANY, LLC located in New York, New York.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Christopher has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christopher M Downey

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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 8, 2023 - Present

FRED ALGER & COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 100 Pearl Street 27th Floor, New York, NY, 10004
BD
CRD#: 5300
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 2021 - August 5, 2022

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Past

August 25, 2021 - August 5, 2022

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Past

July 5, 2019 - October 15, 2020

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13594
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

May 8, 2006 - October 13, 2020

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
FISHERS, IN
Past

April 6, 2005 - April 4, 2006

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 7, 2003 - April 4, 2006

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 30, 1997 - January 13, 2003

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 1, 1995 - November 5, 1996

AMERICA NORTHCOAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16076
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 11, 1991 - December 6, 1994

SOCIETY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17656
Past

September 4, 1990 - August 16, 1991

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 14, 1983 - September 4, 1990

PRESCOTT, BALL & TURBEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7656
Past

December 20, 1982 - October 27, 1983

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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
Ohio
(8/8/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/4/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


FA
FRED ALGER & COMPANY, LLC
FRED ALGER & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | FRED ALGER & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 5300 / SEC#: , 8-15900

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


Main Address
100 Pearl Street 27th Floor, New York, NY, 10004
Mailing Address
100 Pearl Street 27th Floor, New York, NY, 10004
Phone number
(212) 806-8800
Established
Delaware since 10/01/2019
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALGER GROUP HOLDINGS, LLCPARENT
HOFMANN, CHRISTOPHPRESIDENT4748990
KINCEL, ROBERT LOUISCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PFO, POO2747237
LEE, AARON SANGCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5240841
PAYNE, TINAGENERAL COUNSEL5391957

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Civil Event1

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Company Information


FRED ALGER & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 5300New York, NY 10004

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