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Christopher J. Swanson

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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CRD#: 1233703
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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 and AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered 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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Swanson

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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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

October 11, 2012 - Present

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 9933 Dupont Circle Drive West Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RIA
CRD#: 109131
Fort Wayne, IN
Current

January 4, 2021 - Present

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 9933 Dupont Circle Drive West, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7995
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

May 20, 2016 - December 31, 2020

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19258
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

July 16, 2015 - May 25, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 9, 2012 - July 22, 2015

FINTEGRA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16741
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 8, 1998 - December 3, 2012

GREGORY, ZENT & SWANSON INC.

RIA
CRD#: 22590
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 29, 1990 - November 28, 2012

GREGORY, ZENT & SWANSON INC.

BD
CRD#: 22590
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 1, 1984 - March 8, 1990

RONEY & CO. L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 900
DETROIT, MI

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".
CF
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 - (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.
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
Arizona
(1/4/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(1/4/2021)
RR
California
(3/18/2021)
RR
Colorado
(3/18/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2021)
RR
Georgia
(5/17/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2021)
IAR
Indiana
(10/11/2012)
RR
Indiana
(1/4/2021)
RR
Kansas
(1/5/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(1/6/2021)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(1/4/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/17/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(1/4/2021)
RR
Ohio
(1/4/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(5/13/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(1/4/2021)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/4/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/30/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 1/21/2003
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
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 - (11/30/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9933 Dupont Circle Drive West Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Mailing Address
Phone number
(260) 490-7878
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COMPASS FINANCIAL PART 2A BROCHURE (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts750
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 264,674,639

Red Flags


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Company Information


COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 109131Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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