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John C. Simmons

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
Chicago, IL 60602
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CRD#: 4939062
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Professional summary


John Christopher Simmons, who also goes by John Christopher Simmons, John Simmons, is a registered financial advisor currently at MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 16, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


John Christopher Simmons | John Simmons

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 21, 2025 - Present

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
RIA
CRD#: 108031
Chicago, IL
Past

August 28, 2024 - June 8, 2025

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past

August 28, 2024 - June 8, 2025

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past

August 28, 2024 - June 8, 2025

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 26506
Minneapolis, MN
Past

November 11, 2022 - October 12, 2023

STRATEGIQ FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144287
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past

August 2, 2013 - July 14, 2022

WILLIAM BLAIR

RIA
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 11, 2013 - July 14, 2022

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MI
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
IBBOTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. | MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | MORNINGSTAR ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 108031 / SEC#: 801-56896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/1999 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(10/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/1/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 4/4/2025
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/16/2024
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


MI
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
IBBOTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. | MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | MORNINGSTAR ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 108031 / SEC#: 801-56896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 696-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
323

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MORNINGSTAR WEALTH SERVICES (11/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts592,301
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 76,595,000,000

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Company Information


MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 108031Chicago, IL 60602

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