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Timothy P. Garrettson

HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Fairfield, CT 06824
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CRD#: 871896
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Professional summary


Timothy Patrick Garrettson is a registered financial advisor currently at HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Fairfield, Connecticut and HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC. located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Timothy has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Timothy Garrettson is an investment adviser representative of HJ Sims Capital Management ("HJSCM"), a SEC registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of HJ Sims Co., Inc. HJSCM primarily provides customized investment management services to high-net-worth individuals and associated trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other legal entities. Timothy Garrettson began his association with HJSCM in January 2020 and devotes approximately 50% of his time to HJSCM and approximately 10% of his time is spent on insurance products. 2) Timothy Garrettson is a non-compensated Officer of his wife's Dog Kennel/Dog Boarding business which is not investment-related. Name: DDC Acquisition Corp. Address: 865 SW Enterprise Way, Stuart FL. Timothy Garrettson is an officer of the company with direct involvement occurring outside of securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 16, 2020 - Present

HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 2150 Post Road Suite 301, Fairfield, CT 06824
RIA
CRD#: 134510
Fairfield, CT
Current

January 21, 2020 - Present

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

Office #1: 2700 N. Military Trail #400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
BD
CRD#: 3420
Boca Raton, FL
Past

August 4, 2014 - January 24, 2020

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

August 1, 2014 - January 24, 2020

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

April 19, 2010 - August 6, 2014

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 594
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 14, 2010 - August 6, 2014

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 594
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 28, 2007 - January 20, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL
Past

April 5, 2007 - January 20, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL
Past

September 10, 2004 - April 18, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 3248
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

September 9, 2004 - April 18, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

July 1, 2003 - September 13, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
STUART, FL
Past

July 1, 2003 - September 13, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 19, 1999 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
STUART, FL
Past

August 19, 1999 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 1997 - September 1, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 6, 1990 - October 1, 1997

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 1989 - June 13, 1990

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 20, 1988 - October 24, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

June 20, 1984 - August 3, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 29, 1981 - July 26, 1984

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

February 3, 1981 - October 10, 1981

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

September 26, 1979 - February 23, 1981

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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".
HJ
HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
HERBERT J. SIM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 134510 / SEC#: 801-124853

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2022 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2022 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)

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
Alabama
(5/15/2020)
RR
Alaska
(1/21/2020)
RR
Arizona
(1/21/2020)
RR
California
(1/21/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(1/21/2020)
RR
Delaware
(5/18/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/15/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/21/2020)
IAR
Florida
(3/16/2020)
RR
Georgia
(3/16/2020)
RR
Illinois
(3/12/2020)
RR
Indiana
(1/28/2020)
RR
Maine
(2/26/2020)
RR
Maryland
(1/21/2020)
IAR
Maryland
(5/19/2022)
RR
Montana
(5/20/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(1/21/2020)
IAR
New Jersey
(5/2/2024)
RR
New York
(1/21/2020)
IAR
New York
(5/19/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(1/21/2020)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/20/2021)
RR
Oregon
(11/20/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/14/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(6/8/2020)
RR
Virginia
(2/26/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/7/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HJ
HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
HERBERT J. SIM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 134510 / SEC#: 801-124853

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2022 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2022 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2150 Post Road Suite 301, Fairfield, CT 06824
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 418-9000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HJSCM ANNUAL 2A BROCHURE_MARCH 31, 2025 FINAL (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts374
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 186,784,367

Red Flags


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Company Information


HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 134510Fairfield, CT 06824

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