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Christopher Herbert Bronson

Christopher H. Bronson

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CRD#: 1728718
Christopher Herbert Bronson

Professional summary


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Christopher Herbert Bronson, AIF®, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Christopher had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) 08/10/2015 - ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, L.L.C. - BUSINESS ENTITY FOR TAX/INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY - INV REL - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - START 11/07/2013 - 8 HRS/MO DURING SECS TRDG HRS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Past

April 4, 2017 - August 1, 2023

ARETÉ

RIA
CRD#: 287723
HUTCHINSON ISLAND, FL
Past

April 24, 2014 - April 20, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

December 9, 2013 - April 5, 2017

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155216
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

November 27, 2013 - April 20, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

July 12, 2013 - September 27, 2013

ARCHETYPE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156527
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

July 3, 2008 - July 15, 2013

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
RADNOR, PA
Past

July 6, 1999 - October 30, 2001

WAVELAND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40054
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 25, 1999 - June 26, 2008

MERCER ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 104569
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

May 9, 1997 - January 23, 1998

WAVELAND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40054
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 22, 1994 - September 26, 1997

DFA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 10292
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 24, 1993 - September 7, 1993

PREMIERETRADE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16776
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

June 5, 1991 - February 12, 1992

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 28, 1990 - January 25, 1991

DETWILER FENTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC

BD
CRD#: 16063
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 14, 1988 - November 1, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1987 - January 1, 1988

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096

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: 12/3/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARETÉ
ARETE, LLC | ARETÉ PARTNERS, LLC | ARETÉ

CRD#: 287723 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Hutchinson Island, FL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 686-2479
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts183
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 87,436,750

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Company Information


ARETÉ

CRD#: 287723

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