Christian Grude

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS

Berwyn, PA 19312

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CRD#: 1733168

Professional summary

Christian Grude is a registered financial advisor currently at ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Christian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 9, 2018 - Present

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 920 Cassatt Road 200 Berwyn Park, Suite 115, Berwyn, PA 19312

RIA

CRD#: 157669

Berwyn, PA

Past

March 28, 2005 - October 8, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

PAOLI, PA

Past

February 9, 2005 - March 28, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39543

PAOLI, PA

Past

August 18, 2000 - October 8, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

PAOLI, PA

Past

May 16, 1991 - September 29, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

March 15, 1991 - September 29, 2000

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

November 6, 1990 - May 14, 1991

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 22, 1987 - October 17, 1990

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 3960

WORCESTER, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC | SPECTRUM FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

CRD#: 157669 / SEC#: 801-73011

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Pennsylvania
(10/9/2018)

IAR

Texas
(4/27/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/21/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/20/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/12/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 2/2/1988

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/20/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC | SPECTRUM FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

CRD#: 157669 / SEC#: 801-73011

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2012 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

920 Cassatt Road 200 Berwyn Park, Suite 115, Berwyn, PA 19312

Mailing Address

Phone number

(484) 320-6300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	823
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 916,741,818

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Christian Grude

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/21/1999

Series 63

Date: 10/20/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/12/1995

Series 22

Date: 2/2/1988

Series 6

Date: 10/20/1987

Current Firm

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ELLIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

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