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Christopher Allen

KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS
New York, NY 10019
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CRD#: 4274723
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Professional summary


Christopher Allen, who also goes by Christopher John Allen, is a registered financial professional currently at KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC. located in New York, New York.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Christopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 86, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christopher John Allen

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

February 9, 2026 - Present

KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

Office #1: 787 7th Ave. 4th & 5th Floors, New York, NY 10019
BD
CRD#: 481
New York, NY
Past

September 14, 2022 - February 20, 2026

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 2018 - July 18, 2022

COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126258
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 2017 - May 11, 2018

ROSENBLATT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18377
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 15, 2016 - June 20, 2017

THE BUCKINGHAM RESEARCH GROUP INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13233
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 22, 2015 - March 29, 2016

EVERCORE GROUP L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 42405
New York, NY
Past

October 31, 2014 - December 31, 2015

INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 28195
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2011 - November 18, 2014

EVERCORE GROUP L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 42405
New York, NY
Past

January 26, 2010 - January 3, 2011

TICONDEROGA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7671
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 2009 - January 28, 2010

PALI CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 117783
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 29, 2004 - March 5, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 28, 2003 - April 9, 2004

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 22, 2000 - September 2, 2003

NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 22698
NEW YORK, NY

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
New York
(2/9/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

CRD#: 481 / SEC#: , 8-10888

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


Main Address
787 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
787 7th Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 887-7777
Established
New York since 06/11/1962
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KBW, LLCLIMITED LIABILITTY CORPORATION
ANDERSON, SCOTT RANDALLDIRECTOR2154345
BERRY, JOSEPH SCOTTDIRECTOR2868513
DAVIS, ERICKSON PDIRECTOR4974063
FISHER, MARKGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
GRANT, ROBERT JDIRECTOR4861012
JOHNSTONE, MARYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1170408
KELLEY, MATTHEWDIRECTOR5330646
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
MICHAUD, THOMAS BEAULIEUCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT1672278
SMITH, RICHARD WILLIAMPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1333488
WIRTH, PETER JOHNDIRECTOR1623159

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Bond1

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Company Information


KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

CRD#: 481New York, NY 10019

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