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Christopher J. Skillman

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
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CRD#: 1825379
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Professional summary


Christopher Jon Skillman, who also goes by Christopher J Skillman, is a registered financial professional 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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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christopher J Skillman

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 31, 2025 - Present

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

Office #1: 163 Madison Avenue Suite 405, Morristown, NJ 07960
BD
CRD#: 3420
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

April 21, 2008 - February 12, 2025

SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 10100
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

October 18, 2005 - May 8, 2008

R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 14974
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

July 25, 2000 - September 22, 2005

BERGEN CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46348
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ
Past

February 7, 2000 - July 27, 2000

CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

BD
CRD#: 26314
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

June 25, 1999 - February 9, 2000

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

September 2, 1997 - May 5, 1999

ATLANTIC GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42194
MILLBURN, NJ
Past

March 22, 1996 - August 29, 1997

RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7839
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 1994 - March 27, 1996

SFI INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21663
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 26, 1993 - November 16, 1993

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1991 - April 19, 1993

HENNION & WALSH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25766
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

March 21, 1990 - February 15, 1991

MUNICIPAL INVESTORS SERVICE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7202
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 28, 1989 - August 30, 1989

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 1988 - February 15, 1989

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

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
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


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/25/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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#: 3420Morristown, NJ 07960

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