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Christopher John Swanson

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FORT WAYNE, IN
·CRD# 1233703·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher John Swanson, who also goes by Chris Swanson, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53, Series 28 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris Swanson

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 109131
RIA
9933 Dupont Circle Drive West Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
October 11, 2012 - Present
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 7995
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
January 4, 2021 - December 1, 2025
HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 19258
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
May 20, 2016 - December 31, 2020
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
July 16, 2015 - May 25, 2016
FINTEGRA, LLC·CRD# 16741
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
October 9, 2012 - July 22, 2015
GREGORY, ZENT & SWANSON INC.·CRD# 22590
RIA
Fort Wayne, IN
December 8, 1998 - December 3, 2012
GREGORY, ZENT & SWANSON INC.·CRD# 22590
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
March 29, 1990 - November 28, 2012
RONEY & CO. L.L.C.·CRD# 900
BD
Detroit, MI
April 1, 1984 - March 8, 1990

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Current Firm

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COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

BROOKE POINT MANAGEMENT | PARTRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KENILWORTH, A DIVISION OF COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | GUIDANCE WEALTH LLC | COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | CFA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 109131 / SEC#: 801-56002
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

9933 Dupont Circle Drive West Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Phone Number

(260) 490-7878

# of Employees

9

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 11 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COMPASS FINANCIAL PART 2A BROCHURE (3/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

730

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$282,474,625

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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.

1) COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; FORT WAYNE, IN; RIA; IAR; ACTIVITY BEGAN 10/2012; I DEVOTE 80 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY ALL DURING TRADING HOURS; ASSIST CLIENTS WITH FINANCIAL GOALS. 2) INSURANCE SALES; INVESTMENT RELATED; FORT WAYNE, IN; INSURANCE SALES; AGENT;ACTIVITY BEGAN IN 1983; I DEVOTE LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY; SALE OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 3) SIMPLE AUTO SIMPLE CREDIT; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; PETOSKEY, MI; USED CAR CREDIT; PRESIDENT; ACTIVITY BEGAN 12/2005; I DEVOTE APXX 80 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY WITH 40 OF THOSE HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; MANAGERIAL DUTIES.

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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".
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COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

BROOKE POINT MANAGEMENT | PARTRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KENILWORTH, A DIVISION OF COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | GUIDANCE WEALTH LLC | COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | CFA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 109131 / SEC#: 801-56002
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/1998 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.
IAR
Indiana
(10/11/2012)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Sep 1985About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed May 2003About the Series 4 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2003About the Series 53 exam

Series 28 — Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 28 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1991About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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