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Christopher A. Dickinson

DICKINSON BARNUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Paragould, AR 72450
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CRD#: 4275373
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Professional summary


Christopher Alan Dickinson, who also goes by Chris A. Dickinson, Chris Alan Dickinson, Christopher A. Dickinson, is a registered financial advisor currently at DICKINSON BARNUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Paragould, Arkansas and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Paragould, Arkansas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris A. Dickinson | Chris Alan Dickinson | Christopher A. Dickinson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. DICKINSON BARNUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1024 WEST COURT STREET, SUITE A, PARAGOULD, AR 72450; I OWN AND OPERATE A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM; I USE CHARLES SCHWAB AS A CUSTODIAN; THIS IS A FULL TIME BUSINESS; I AM THE SOLE OWNER AND SOLE FINANCIAL PLANNER. 2. I OWN A 50% INTEREST IN AN LLC CALLED SMOKIN' BARRELS LLC WITH A FRIEND OF MINE. THIS IS A HUNTING CLUB WE OWN AND PLAN TO LEASE OUT FOR HUNTING. 3. SMOKIN BARRELS, LLC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 1024 W. COURT STREET, PARAGOULD, AR 72450. HUNTING PROPERTY. CO-OWNER. 05/2012. 1 HRS/MO. 4. SCD PROPERTIES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1409 LINWOOD DR, PARAGOULD, AR 72450. CO-OWNER OF CAR WASH, 11/2015-PRESENT. 4 HRS/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING. 5. GREENE COUNTY SPLASH CAR WASH, LLC, 203 REYNOLDS RD, PARAGOULD, AR 72450. CO OWNER OF CAR WASH, 11/2015-PRESENT. 4 HRS/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING. 6. R SQUARED, LLC, 1024 W COURT STREET, PARAGOULD, AR 72450. CO OWNER OF LLC THAT MAY OWN RENTAL REAL ESTATE. 11/2015-PRESENT, 1 HR/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING. 7. ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BOARD MEMBER; 01/2018; 1 HOUR DURING TRADING. 8. LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT IN ARKANSAS; INVESTMENT RELATED: 1024 W COURT ST, PARAGOULD AR 72450; STARTED 09/01/2000; NONE DURING TRADING HRS; PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 10. 9. Well Forevermore Farms, LLC; Investment related: No; Title: Owner; 1024 W COURT ST Suite A PARAGOULD Greene 72450 USA; Duties: passive farm investments. Rent land to farmers. ; 2021-03-31; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 5. 10. 1. Dickinson Property Management; 2. Not investment related 3. 1024 W Court ST Suite A, Paragould AR 72450-4104 4. Real Estate 5. Son of owner 6. 4/1/2024 7. 1 hr/mo 8. 1 hr during trading 9. I will be a licensed backup individual on the Dickinson Property Management side in the event the owner or the current licensed individual becomes incapacitated. Furthermore, as a licensed agent, I will be able to look at investment properties on my own rather than have a licensed agent with me and be able to negotiate directly with the selling firm.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 19, 2011 - Present

DICKINSON BARNUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1024 West Court St Suite A, Paragould, AR 72450
RIA
CRD#: 156672
Paragould, AR
Current

April 29, 2011 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 1024 West Court Street Suite A, Paragould, AR 72450
BD
CRD#: 35747
Paragould, AR
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 10, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
JONESBORO, AR
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 10, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
JONESBORO, AR
Past

November 30, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
JONESBORO, AR
Past

July 27, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
JONESBORO, AR
Past

August 4, 2004 - July 31, 2007

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
JONESBORO, AR
Past

November 22, 2000 - August 4, 2004

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Arkansas
(4/29/2011)
IAR
Arkansas
(5/19/2011)
RR
Missouri
(4/29/2011)
IAR
Missouri
(1/20/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/20/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DB
DICKINSON BARNUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
DICKINSON BARNUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | DICKINSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 156672 / SEC#:

Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2011 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1024 West Court St Suite A, Paragould, AR 72450
Mailing Address
Phone number
(870) 240-8080
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts641
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 59,980,000

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Company Information


DICKINSON BARNUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 156672Paragould, AR 72450

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