CHIN Y. KIM
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES | DIRECTOR
Chicago, IL 60606-3414
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CRD#: 5044342
Professional summary
CHIN YU KIM, who also goes by Paul Chin Kim, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.
CHIN is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. CHIN has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
Mr. Kim began his career in the financial services industry in 2005, and was a financial advisor with Citi Smith Barney prior to joining Treasury Partners in 2009.
He is a member of our Cash Management Group and is responsible for monitoring our online Money Market Portal, and for delivering a broad range of detailed account support to our corporate clients.
Mr. Kim also is responsible for conducting pre- and post-trade reviews on behalf of our Portfolio Management Group to ensure that client portfolios remain compliant with their investment policy guidelines.
He holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.
Mr. Kim is a graduate of Binghamton University with a BA in Political Science.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Paul Chin Kim
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 11, 2009 - Present
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414BD
CRD#: 116681
Chicago, IL
Past
October 10, 2007 - September 16, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
ROSLYN, NY
Past
October 19, 2005 - August 16, 2007
COLUMBUS ADVISORY GROUP, LTD.
BD
CRD#: 126331
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
New York(11/11/2009)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HS
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)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLC | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPH | CTO | 1530829 |
| COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION | 1813688 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4388082 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 4388082 |
| KARL, MATTHEW JAMES | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP | 5361093 |
| SMITH, SCOTT DAVID | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2523535 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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