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Christopher Budd
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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CRD#: 6987134
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Professional summary
Christopher Budd is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) WEALTH SHIELD FINANCIAL LLC. 150 MORRISTOWN ROAD, SUITE 201, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ 07924- INV REL. JUNE 2020. INS SALES, AGENT. SALE/SERVICE OF FIXED INS PRODUCTS. DURING TRADE HRS.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 13, 2025 - Present
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 150 Morristown Rd Suite 201, Bernardsville, NJ 07924RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Bernardsville, NJ
Current
May 10, 2021 - Present
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 150 Morristown Rd Suite 201, Bernardsville, NJ 07924RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Bernardsville, NJ
Past
November 7, 2018 - May 11, 2021
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
FAIRFIELD, NJ
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".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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
California(4/22/2022)
RR
Connecticut(5/10/2021)
RR
Delaware(1/29/2025)
RR
Florida(5/10/2021)
RR
Georgia(10/12/2021)
RR
Indiana(5/10/2021)
RR
Kansas(1/3/2022)
RR
Michigan(1/3/2023)
RR
Missouri(11/9/2022)
RR
New Jersey(5/10/2021)
IAR
New Jersey(3/13/2025)
RR
New York(5/10/2021)
RR
North Carolina(10/13/2021)
RR
Ohio(7/25/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/10/2021)
RR
South Carolina(8/9/2022)
RR
Texas(5/10/2021)
RR
Virginia(1/3/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93
SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CALLANAN, DAVID JAMES | MEMBER | 4237166 |
| FIXSEN, VILAYPHONE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4585926 |
| FOSTER, CODY GRANT | MEMBER | 4237075 |
| JENSEN, GAIL MARIE | DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1943705 |
| MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAM | PRESIDENT | 3168410 |
| METCALFE, INC. | OWNER | |
| PIERSON, MELISSA KAY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1685017 |
| SCHENDEL, JENNIFER | MEMBER | 6136948 |
| WOODS, SANDRA ANN | FINOP | 6200533 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,100 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,038,801,712 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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