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Christopher Scott Rowey

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP
IRVINE, CA
·CRD# 1601388·39 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Scott Rowey is a registered financial advisor currently at BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP located in Irvine, California. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP·CRD# 143617
RIA
2040 Main Street Suite 720, Irvine, CA 92614
August 22, 2007 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
Irvine, CA
September 10, 2007 - December 31, 2007
CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.·CRD# 6247
BD
Los Angeles, CA
October 16, 1987 - March 1, 2006
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 146
BD
January 1, 1987 - February 6, 1987

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Current Firm

BF
BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | PACWEST, A PART OF THE BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION | PACWEST | BFSG, LLC | BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BFS INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES GROUP

CRD#: 143617 / SEC#: 801-67796
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2007 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2040 Main Street Suite 720, Irvine, CA 92614

Phone Number

(949) 955-2552

# of Employees

31

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 20 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (6/11/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,289

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,535,338,692

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BF
BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | PACWEST, A PART OF THE BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION | PACWEST | BFSG, LLC | BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BFS INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES GROUP

CRD#: 143617 / SEC#: 801-67796
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2007 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
California
(8/22/2007)
IAR
Texas
(10/9/2024)

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1986About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1989About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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