Christopher F. Poch

PROMETHIUM

Bethesda, MD 20814

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CRD#: 1190130

Professional summary

Christopher Francis Poch, who also goes by Chris F Poch, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROMETHIUM located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris F Poch

Other business activities

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1. PURPOSE ADVISORS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; GREENWICH, CT; STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONAL; EXECUTIVE COACHING; 01/2009; 1 HOUR OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING; EXECUTIVE COACHING. 2. SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ST. LOUIS, MO; EDUCATION; FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER; 01/19; 1 HOUR OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING; COMMITTEE MEMBER. 3. AUTHOR; INVESTMENT RELATED; BETHESDA, MD; AUTHOR OF BOOKS RELATING TO INVESTMENTS; AUTHOR; 2016; 1 HOUR OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING; AUTHOR

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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

February 2, 2024 - Present

PROMETHIUM

Office #1: 7272 Wisconsin Ave 10-105, Bethesda, MD 20814

RIA

CRD#: 329565

Bethesda, MD

Past

March 23, 2017 - February 6, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

Washington, DC

Past

March 13, 2017 - February 6, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

Washington, DC

Past

September 3, 2010 - February 27, 2014

BESSEMER INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17442

WASHINGTON D.C., DC

Past

December 3, 2009 - July 12, 2010

PURPOSE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 151764

GREENWICH, CT

Past

January 18, 2008 - March 26, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

BOSTON, MA

Past

July 31, 1993 - February 7, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 11, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 29, 1984 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

CRD#: 235

Past

January 3, 1984 - May 23, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

Past

September 12, 1983 - May 14, 1984

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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".

PROMETHIUM

PROMETHIUM | PROMETHIUM ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 329565 / SEC#: 801-129368

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2024 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

District of Columbia
(7/17/2024)

IAR

Maryland
(2/2/2024)

IAR

New York
(5/23/2024)

IAR

Virginia
(5/23/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/21/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/4/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 10/23/1984

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/17/1983

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/11/1983

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 6/27/2001

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

PROMETHIUM

PROMETHIUM | PROMETHIUM ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 329565 / SEC#: 801-129368

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

7272 Wisconsin Ave 10-105, Bethesda, MD 20814

Mailing Address

Phone number

(202) 978-2519

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	274
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 211,957,343

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Christopher F. Poch

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Francis Poch's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

BESSEMER INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

PURPOSE ADVISORS, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PROMETHIUM

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/21/2017

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2009

Series 63

Date: 1/4/1984

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 10/23/1984

Series 7

Date: 12/17/1983

Series 6

Date: 7/11/1983

Series 24

Date: 6/27/2001

Current Firm

PROMETHIUM

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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