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Joseph C. Hermo

GMS GROUP
East Hanover, NJ 07936
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CRD#: 1346868
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Professional summary


Joseph Christopher Hermo, who also goes by Joseph C Hermo Jr, Joseph C Hermo, Joseph Christopher Hermo Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at GMS GROUP located in East Hanover, New Jersey.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Joseph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joseph C Hermo Jr | Joseph C Hermo | Joseph Christopher Hermo Jr

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

June 15, 2007 - Present

GMS GROUP

Office #1: 120 Eagle Rock Ave Suite 300, East Hanover, NJ 07936
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8000
East Hanover, NJ
Past

June 15, 2007 - June 7, 2010

GMS GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 8000
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

May 19, 2006 - June 13, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

May 19, 2006 - June 13, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

October 25, 2002 - May 26, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

September 6, 1996 - May 26, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

October 22, 1985 - September 13, 1996

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
GMS GROUP
GMS GROUP
GMS GROUP | THE GMS GROUP, LLC | THE GMS GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, INC. | MOORE & SCHLEY MUNICIPALS, INC.

CRD#: 8000 / SEC#: 801-126662, 8-23936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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
Colorado
(5/7/2008)
RR
Connecticut
(1/5/2009)
RR
Delaware
(5/23/2013)
RR
Florida
(6/18/2007)
RR
Idaho
(8/16/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/4/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/13/2009)
RR
Michigan
(8/2/2021)
RR
Montana
(12/21/2009)
RR
Nebraska
(1/7/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(6/15/2007)
RR
New York
(6/15/2007)
RR
North Carolina
(1/12/2009)
RR
Ohio
(3/27/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/27/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/15/2007)
RR
South Carolina
(8/20/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(10/20/2009)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/4/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/1/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


GMS GROUP
GMS GROUP
GMS GROUP | THE GMS GROUP, LLC | THE GMS GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, INC. | MOORE & SCHLEY MUNICIPALS, INC.

CRD#: 8000 / SEC#: 801-126662, 8-23936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Eagle Rock Ave Suite 300, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Mailing Address
120 Eagle Rock Ave Suite 300, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Phone number
(973) 535-5000
Established
Delaware since 03/05/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE GMS GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/8/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GMS GROUP HOLDINGS CORPMEMBER
CAPONE, CARMINE CLAUDIOEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR1124455
DEMBOWSKI, DANIELLE DENISECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5855269
DONOHUE, TIMOTHY JOSEPHSROP/CROP/DIRECTOR/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/COO725373
DONOHUE, TIMOTHY JOSEPHPRESIDENT725373
ESTANISLAO, LEONARDOCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR4622553
FELDMAN, JUSTYN SETHSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR2283535
FELDMAN, MELVINDIRECTOR, SR VICE PRESIDENT205924
KONSIG, PAUL ROBERTCEO500443
KONSIG, PAUL ROBERTDIRECTOR500443
KOROSTOFF, DAVID BRUCEDIRECTOR, SR. VICE PRESIDENT1205712
LENZI, JEFFREY PAULSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2452390
LIPMAN, MATTHEW ERICSECRETARY2367335
MANTE, PAUL DAVIDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR4911949
MCKENNA, MICHAEL JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1524460
PRICE, BARBARA BENEDICTDIRECTOR, SR. VICE PRESIDENT17944
VESSELS, STEPHEN GLENNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2403660

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,887,060

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7
Arbitration10

Red Flags


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Company Information


GMS GROUP

GMS GROUP

CRD#: 8000East Hanover, NJ 07936

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