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John Christopher Hatton

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO
CHARLOTTE, NC
·CRD# 1570311·39 years experience

Professional Summary

John Christopher Hatton is a registered financial advisor currently at HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina. John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.·CRD# 3420
BD
Curran Building 13950 Ballantyne Corporate Place Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28277
February 9, 2026 - Present
ZEUS FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 18192
BD
Matthews, NC
July 3, 2018 - February 10, 2026
COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 149758
BD
Charlotte, NC
January 31, 2014 - July 9, 2018
JVB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 104412
BD
Charlotte, NC
November 7, 2006 - January 31, 2014
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
BD
Boston, MA
June 25, 1998 - November 15, 2004
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
BD
Boston, MA
April 1, 1998 - April 29, 1998
BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 14897
BD
Jacksonville, FL
September 6, 1996 - April 1, 1998
BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 14897
BD
Jacksonville, FL
October 16, 1989 - June 21, 1995
FIRST EQUITY CORPORATION OF FLORIDA·CRD# 9
BD
Miami, FL
December 23, 1986 - September 28, 1989

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Current Firm

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HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

HERBERT .J SIMS & CO, INC. | HERBERT J. SIMS & CO. INC. | HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

CRD#: 3420 / SEC#: 8-3315
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

2150 Post Road Suite 301, Fairfield, CT 06824

Mailing Address

2150 Post Road Suite 301, Fairfield, CT 06824

Phone Number

(203) 418-9000

Established

Delaware since 12/12/2012

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEKSYS CORPORATIONOWNER—
DIAMOND, JASON HOWARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/MANAGING PRINCIPAL2320884
RULNICK, AARON MMANAGING PRINCIPAL3149315
HEBERT, VALERIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4007252
SANDS, R JEFFREYMANAGING PRINCIPAL4285040
SIMS, ELIZABETH BARNETTMANAGING PRINCIPAL5000820
SIMS, WILLIAM BARNETTOWNER425019

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Arbitration

2

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(2/9/2026)
RR
New York
(2/9/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(2/9/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2001About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 24 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 53 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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