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Christopher Cichella

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
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CRD#: 2302387
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Professional summary

Christopher Cichella, who also goes by Christopher John Cichella, is a registered financial professional currently at HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Christopher John Cichella

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

December 6, 2024 - Present

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 173366
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past

April 14, 2022 - December 12, 2024

OLD CITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 171910
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 2003 - January 27, 2009

TREMONT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37184
RYE, NY
Past

March 12, 2003 - June 10, 2003

TREMONT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37184
RYE, NY
Past

January 17, 2001 - May 29, 2002

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 28, 1996 - February 6, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

February 15, 1996 - October 10, 1996

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

January 4, 1993 - October 9, 1995

BARRY MURPHY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6872
BOSTON, MA

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
Arizona
(1/4/2026)
RR
California
(5/13/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(12/6/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2026)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/4/2026)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(1/4/2026)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/4/2026)
RR
New York
(12/6/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/4/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(1/4/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/25/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 4/14/2022
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/7/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 8/15/2017
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/22/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/10/1994
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 9/28/1993
Registered Options Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HA
HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC
HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173366 / SEC#: , 8-69538

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
257 River Oak Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mailing Address
257 River Oak Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone number
(401) 465-3080
Established
South Carolina since 09/09/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HOLLISTER, CHRISTOPHER VERNCEO/CCO5637565
CLIFFHANGER INVESTMENTS, LLCOWNER
KUGLER, JACQUESOWNER5105697
MADABA INVESTMENTS, LLCOWNER
PORTWOOD, WILLIAM BOYCECFO/FINOP4853700

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Company Information

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173366Mount Pleasant, SC

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