Christopher J. O'shea

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

GETTYSBURG, PA 17325

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CRD#: 1957429

Professional summary

Christopher John O'shea, CFP®, who also goes by Chris O'shea, Christopher John Oshea, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL CONSULATE located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris O'shea | Christopher John Oshea

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

January 6, 2015 - Present

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

Office #1: 1302 Proline Place, Gettysburg, PA 17325Office #3: 11019 Mccormick Road Suite 200, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

RIA

CRD#: 106898

GETTYSBURG, PA

Past

January 21, 1992 - November 18, 2003

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

RIA

CRD#: 106898

LUTHERVILLE, MD

Past

June 20, 1989 - July 6, 1995

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FINANCIAL CONSULATE

COORDINATED ASSET PLANNING CO INC | THE FINANCIAL CONSULATE, INC | THE CONSULATE | FINANCIAL CONSULATE | COORDINATED ASSETS

CRD#: 106898 / SEC#: 801-18829

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/1983 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

Maryland
(1/6/2015)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(1/6/2015)

IAR

Texas
(11/15/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/22/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/17/1989

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

COORDINATED ASSET PLANNING CO INC | THE FINANCIAL CONSULATE, INC | THE CONSULATE | FINANCIAL CONSULATE | COORDINATED ASSETS

CRD#: 106898 / SEC#: 801-18829

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/1983 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

11019 Mccormick Road Suite 200, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Mailing Address

Phone number

(410) 823-7283

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (8/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,597
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 930,031,477

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/09/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/24/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher J. O'shea

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 8/22/1989

Series 7

Date: 6/17/1989

Current Firm

FINANCIAL CONSULATE

Contact information

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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