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Christopher E. Paul

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CRD#: 1277913
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Professional summary

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Christopher Edward Paul was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Christopher had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

September 23, 2022 - May 12, 2025

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 25586
Redington Beach, FL
Past

December 23, 2016 - May 12, 2025

SATURNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 18437
BELLINGHAM, WA
Past

April 20, 1999 - December 17, 2001

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 4, 1996 - March 15, 1999

VOLPE BROWN WHELAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18329
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 28, 1995 - November 22, 1995

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 1, 1993 - March 27, 1995

LOUIS NICOUD & ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 25959
Past

April 19, 1988 - October 11, 1989

REUTERS C CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14408
NEW YORK, NY

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".
SC
SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION
EMERALD CAPITAL CORPORATION | STERLING STOCK INVESTMENTS LLC | SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 25586 / SEC#: 801-35428, 8-41998

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - FINRA (10/30/1989 Approved)
BD
Terminated by FINRA on 11/02/1990

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/23/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/23/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/2/1986
National Commodity Futures Examination

Current Firm

SC
SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION
EMERALD CAPITAL CORPORATION | STERLING STOCK INVESTMENTS LLC | SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 25586 / SEC#: 801-35428, 8-41998

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - FINRA (10/30/1989 Approved)
BD
Terminated by FINRA on 11/02/1990
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Contact information

Main Address
1300 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225-4730
Mailing Address
Phone number
(360) 734-9900
Established
Washington since 07/25/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
# of Employees
83

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 - FIRM BROCHURE (2/27/2026)
FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (2/27/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts128
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,624,828,208

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
Report
01/26/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 25586

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