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Christine K. Keating

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CRD#: 2837524
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Christine Klimas Keating, who also goes by Christine K Keating, Christine E Klimas, Christine Elizabeth Klimas, Christine Klimas Laflamme, was a registered financial professional .

Christine is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Christine had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christine K Keating | Christine E Klimas | Christine Elizabeth Klimas | Christine Klimas Laflamme

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

October 28, 2016 - May 1, 2017

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
Wilmington, NC
Past

May 26, 2016 - October 28, 2016

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

December 13, 2005 - April 14, 2015

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
FAIRFAX, VA
Past

May 9, 2001 - December 8, 2005

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 7, 2000 - September 12, 2000

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

October 1, 1998 - July 30, 1999

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 30, 1997 - August 24, 1998

MECHANICS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42738
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 7, 1997 - July 17, 1997

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/13/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681

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