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Christopher Jon Skillman

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO
MORRISTOWN, NJ
·CRD# 1825379·38 years registered

Professional Summary

Christopher Jon Skillman, who also goes by Christopher J Skillman, is a registered financial advisor currently at HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC. located in Morristown, New Jersey. Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Christopher has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Christopher J Skillman

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Years of Experience

38 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.Current·CRD# 3420
BD
163 Madison Avenue Suite 405, Morristown, NJ 07960
January 31, 2025 - Present

Past

SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUPPast·CRD# 10100
BD
Morristown, NJ
April 21, 2008 - February 12, 2025
R. SEELAUS & CO., LLCPast·CRD# 14974
BD
Summit, NJ
October 18, 2005 - May 8, 2008
BERGEN CAPITAL, INC.Past·CRD# 46348
BD
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
July 25, 2000 - September 22, 2005
CANTONE RESEARCH INC.Past·CRD# 26314
BD
Eatontown, NJ
February 7, 2000 - July 27, 2000
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.Past·CRD# 17839
BD
Bedminster, NJ
June 25, 1999 - February 9, 2000
ATLANTIC GROUP SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 42194
BD
Millburn, NJ
September 2, 1997 - May 5, 1999
RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.Past·CRD# 7839
BD
New York, NY
March 22, 1996 - August 29, 1997
SFI INVESTMENTS, INC.Past·CRD# 21663
BD
New York, NY
January 14, 1994 - March 27, 1996
GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.Past·CRD# 372
BD
New York, NY
April 26, 1993 - November 16, 1993
HENNION & WALSH, INC.Past·CRD# 25766
BD
Parsippany, NJ
March 20, 1991 - April 19, 1993
MUNICIPAL INVESTORS SERVICE, INC.Past·CRD# 7202
BD
Newark, NJ
March 21, 1990 - February 15, 1991
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
February 28, 1989 - August 30, 1989
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLCPast·CRD# 7471
BD
April 19, 1988 - February 15, 1989

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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)

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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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
Alabama
(1/31/2025)
RR
California
(1/31/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/31/2025)
RR
Delaware
(2/7/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/3/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/11/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(2/4/2025)
RR
New York
(1/31/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/31/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/7/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/31/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/31/2025)

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 Apr 1988About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1988About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 1995About the Series 24 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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