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Christopher Earl Ballard

Christopher Earl Ballard

CFP®
BALLARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CLERMONT, FL
·CRD# 1801529·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Earl Ballard, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Ballard, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALLARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Clermont, Florida. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Christopher has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris Ballard

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1996

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BALLARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 330614
RIA
773 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711
June 4, 2024 - Present
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 282580
RIA
Clermont, FL
August 22, 2016 - September 3, 2024
GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 132070
RIA
Clermont, FL
August 21, 2014 - October 2, 2015
SICOR SECURITIES INC·CRD# 16195
BD
Kissimmee, FL
May 9, 2007 - November 13, 2009
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
BD
Kissimmee, FL
December 1, 2006 - May 9, 2007
USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 40875
BD
Kissimmee, FL
January 23, 2003 - December 1, 2006
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 18272
BD
Lincoln, NE
February 14, 2000 - January 2, 2003
IAC SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14081
BD
Tinley Park, IL
July 26, 1999 - December 21, 1999
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
BD
Appleton, WI
December 14, 1998 - July 8, 1999
SOUTHERN CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 27188
BD
Tampa, FL
October 29, 1997 - March 18, 1999
H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.·CRD# 15609
BD
March 23, 1988 - August 18, 1988

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Current Firm

BW
BALLARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BALLARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 330614
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (6/4/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

773 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711

Phone Number

(352) 404-9990

# of Employees

1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

315

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$94,000,000

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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1. ALL FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC DBA BALLARD FINANCIAL GROUP - 773 W MONTROSE STREET CLERMONT, FL - HEALTH INSURANCE SALES, MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS, LONG TERM CARE, HEALTH INSURANCE - SALE OF ANNUITIES, INDEX, FIXED WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES - SALE OF LIFE INSURANCE, TERM, WHOLE LIFE, INDEXED, JOINT LAST SURVIVOR. OWNER/CEO 1998. 120 HOURS PER MONTH, 120 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INVSTMENT RELATED, TOPEKA, KS; RIA; IAR; REMAINING REGISTERED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF TRANSITIONG CLIENTS TO BALLARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC; 07/2016; VARIOUS HRS. FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSITIONING CLIENTS TO BALLARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC.

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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.
IAR
Florida
(6/4/2024)

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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 May 2014About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1997About the Series 7 exam

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