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Christopher Lewis
NEEDHAM & COMPANY
New York, NY 10177
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CRD#: 3124385
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Professional summary
Christopher Lewis, who also goes by Chris Lewis, Christopher M Lewis, is a registered financial professional currently at NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC located in New York, New York.
Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Chris Lewis | Christopher M Lewis
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 9, 2022 - Present
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177RIA
BD
CRD#: 16360
New York, NY
Past
September 18, 2018 - December 26, 2018
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past
August 28, 2018 - December 26, 2018
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past
September 17, 2007 - April 18, 2018
JEFFERIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 1, 2005 - June 18, 2007
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC. | NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
CRD#: 16360 / SEC#: 801-62735, 8-33772
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(4/1/2022)
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California(2/9/2022)
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Colorado(10/6/2022)
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Connecticut(2/9/2022)
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Delaware(2/15/2022)
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District of Columbia(2/14/2022)
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Florida(2/10/2022)
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Georgia(8/4/2022)
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Illinois(2/15/2022)
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Kansas(8/28/2025)
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Maryland(2/10/2022)
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Massachusetts(2/10/2022)
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Michigan(7/11/2025)
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Minnesota(7/9/2025)
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Missouri(7/10/2025)
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Nevada(8/22/2022)
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New Jersey(2/11/2022)
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New York(2/9/2022)
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Ohio(8/1/2022)
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Oregon(8/25/2022)
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Pennsylvania(2/10/2022)
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Tennessee(5/17/2024)
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Texas(2/11/2022)
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Utah(3/9/2022)
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Virginia(2/10/2022)
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Washington(1/22/2024)
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Wisconsin(7/9/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
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NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC. | NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
CRD#: 16360 / SEC#: 801-62735, 8-33772
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
Mailing Address
250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
Phone number
(212) 371-8300
Established
Delaware since 04/04/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
185
SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| NEEDHAM HOLDINGS, LLC | MEMBER | |
| IACOVONE, JACK JAMES | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO & HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING | 2877398 |
| PRIOR, JOHN JOSEPH JR | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO OF THE NEEDHAM GROUP, INC. | 1076802 |
| ABBRUZZESE, JAMES MICHAEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & ACTING HEAD OF SALES | 2960715 |
| FIORDALISO, ROBERT JOSEPH | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2518397 |
| LAUFER, DAVID MICHAEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF TRADING & SALES TRADING | 4336854 |
| MALIK, ANDREW JOSEPH | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 317860 |
| MALLOY, JOHN PATRICK | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 5322002 |
| MALONEY, THOMAS ANTHONY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 2386331 |
| MERLINO, SALVATORE ANTHONY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4397078 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 27 |
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