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Paul J. Dearce

HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Fairfield, CT 06824
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CRD#: 1780885
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Professional summary


Paul John Dearce is a registered financial advisor currently at HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Fairfield, Connecticut and HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC. located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Paul has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 9, 2021 - Present

HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 2150 Post Road Suite 301, Fairfield, CT 06824
RIA
CRD#: 134510
Fairfield, CT
Current

September 9, 2021 - Present

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

Office #1: 2700 N. Military Trail #400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
BD
CRD#: 3420
Boca Raton, FL
Past

April 14, 1994 - September 7, 2021

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5397
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 22, 1993 - January 6, 1994

REICH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 19611
Past

December 22, 1987 - September 3, 1993

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5397
SYOSSET, NY

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".
HJ
HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
HERBERT J. SIM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 134510 / SEC#: 801-124853

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2022 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2022 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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

IAR
Connecticut
(9/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(9/9/2021)
IAR
Florida
(9/24/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/16/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HJ
HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
HERBERT J. SIM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 134510 / SEC#: 801-124853

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2022 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2022 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2150 Post Road Suite 301, Fairfield, CT 06824
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 418-9000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HJSCM ANNUAL 2A BROCHURE_MARCH 31, 2025 FINAL (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts374
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 186,784,367

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Company Information


HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 134510Fairfield, CT 06824

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