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John C. Hatton

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO
Charlotte, NC 28277
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CRD#: 1570311
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Professional summary

John Christopher Hatton is a registered financial professional 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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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

February 9, 2026 - Present

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

Office #1: Curran Building 13950 Ballantyne Corporate Place Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28277
BD
CRD#: 3420
Charlotte, NC
Past

July 3, 2018 - February 10, 2026

ZEUS FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18192
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

January 31, 2014 - July 9, 2018

COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149758
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 7, 2006 - January 31, 2014

JVB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104412
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 25, 1998 - November 15, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 1, 1998 - April 29, 1998

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 6, 1996 - April 1, 1998

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 16, 1989 - June 21, 1995

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

December 23, 1986 - September 28, 1989

FIRST EQUITY CORPORATION OF FLORIDA

BD
CRD#: 9
MIAMI, FL

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
Florida
(2/9/2026)
RR
New York
(2/9/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(2/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/30/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/20/1986
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/14/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 9/23/1999
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HJ
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)
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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
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEKSYS CORPORATIONOWNER
DIAMOND, JASON HOWARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/MANAGING PRINCIPAL2320884
RULNICK, AARON MDIRECTOR3149315
HEBERT, VALERIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4007252
MULLANE, DANIEL JOSEPHMANAGING PRINCIPAL1246435
SANDS, R JEFFREYDIRECTOR4285040
SIMS, WILLIAM BARNETTPRESIDENT/CEO425019

Disclosures

Regulatory Event8
Arbitration2

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Company Information

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

CRD#: 3420Charlotte, NC 28277

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