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Christopher K. Schneeman

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CRD#: 1471731
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Professional summary


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Christopher Kelly Schneeman was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Christopher had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. SevenHills Cleveland Benefit Partners; Non-Investment Related; 7900 International Drive Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55425; Employee Benefits Agency; CEO; 1/1/2018; 20 hours per month; 20 hours during trading hours; Manage contracts, revenues and expenses. Benefits business only. 2. United Benefit Partners; Non-Investment Related; 20 N Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606; Independently owned Employee Benefits Agencies collaborating together by associating together via commonly owned national agency called UBA; Member; 8/1/2009; 4 hours per month; 3 hours during trading hours; Participate in programs offered. 3. Sevenhills Pensionmark Advisors; Investment Related; 7900 International Drive Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55425; Registered Investment Adviser; Advisor; 4/4/2022; 20 hours per month; 20 hours during trading hours; Lead a team that assists employers design and manage employer sponsored Retirement Plans. 4. Sevenhills Partners, Inc. dba Sevenhills Benefit Partners; Non-Investment Related; 7900 International Drive Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55425; Independent employee benefits insurance agency assisting employers with group insurance and other products that help employers attract and retain employees; President; 4/4/2022; 160 hours per month; 160 hours during trading hours; 100% owner of Sevenhills Partners Inc. and I provide leadership and all of the usual functions of a benefits advsior.

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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 1, 2017 - May 29, 2024

PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 283952
Bloomington, MN
Past

June 16, 2015 - September 1, 2017

CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 126291
St. Paul, MN
Past

June 10, 2015 - May 29, 2024

WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 208512
Bloomington, MN
Past

September 11, 2014 - June 11, 2015

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

September 5, 2014 - June 5, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

August 20, 2012 - September 9, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
ST PAUL, MN
Past

October 1, 2010 - September 9, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
ST PAUL, MN
Past

October 30, 2006 - October 1, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
ST PAUL, MN
Past

October 10, 2005 - October 30, 2006

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

February 4, 2004 - October 10, 2005

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

May 21, 1986 - February 17, 2004

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC
PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC | PFG SECURITIES, LLC. | PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 283952 / SEC#: , 8-69773

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
24 East Cota Street Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mailing Address
24 East Cota Street Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone number
(888) 201-5488
Established
Delaware since 04/22/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCOWNER208512
CARTER, ANA RFINOP, PFO, POO4424794
CURLEY, JONATHAN ECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER827148
HAMMOND, TROY GLENPRESIDENT/CEO2254232

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Company Information


PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 283952

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