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Craig Jones

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606-3414
CRD#: 2954855
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Craig JonesHIGHTOWER SECURITIES

Professional summary


Craig Jones, who also goes by Craig A Jones, Craig Alan Jones, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Craig is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Craig has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Craig A Jones | Craig Alan Jones

Other business activities


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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

May 26, 2026 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
BD
CRD#: 116681
Chicago, IL
Past

October 18, 2024 - May 26, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
Fort Meyers, FL
Past

April 15, 2024 - May 26, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 21, 2021 - February 15, 2024

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 134600
Ft. Myers, FL
Past

July 1, 2020 - February 15, 2024

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 13, 2016 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 23, 2016 - October 14, 2021

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 134600
HERNDON, VA
Past

August 18, 2014 - August 17, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HERNDON, VA
Past

January 27, 2014 - August 17, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 4, 2004 - November 3, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
VIENNA, VA
Past

April 27, 1999 - December 31, 2002

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
VIENNA, VA
Past

November 13, 1997 - February 4, 2013

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
VIENNA, VA

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.

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RR
Illinois
(5/26/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/18/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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

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

BD
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)


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, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
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#: 116681Chicago, IL 60606-3414

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