Christopher Budd
Investment Adviser Representative at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC
Professional summary
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Christopher Budd is an investment adviser representative with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC in Bernardsville, NJ, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2018 and were previously registered with Equity Services, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in New Jersey.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- New Jersey
- Broker:
19 states and territories
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Intramural ProgramSep 2016 – May 2017Madison, NJ
- Picatinny Arsenal GOLF CLUBSep 2013 – Nov 2018Dover, NJ
- Cornerstone Financial Partners LLCMay 2017 – Dec 2023Morristown, NJ
- Equity Services, Inc.Jul 2018 – May 2021Montpelier, VT
- Madison Avenue Securities, LLCMay 2021 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA
- Wealth Shield FinancialMay 2017 – no end date reportedBernardsville, NJ
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Madison Avenue Securities, LLC
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $10,000 (waivable)
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Full-service broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor services, including a broad investment offering, open-architecture business approach, customized business plans, loyalty programs, individualized training and coaching, technology partnerships for digital client experience, and operational support.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 98
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 50
- Main office:
- San Diego, CA
- SEC file number:
- 801-69919
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Form ADV data as of September 3, 2026
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