Christopher W. Farrell
Professional summary
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Christopher W Farrell, who also goes by Chris Farrell, Christopher William Farrell, was a registered financial professional .
Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Christopher had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
September 28, 2011 - June 16, 2026
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
September 28, 2011 - June 16, 2026
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
June 2, 2011 - September 6, 2011
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
June 2, 2011 - September 6, 2011
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
March 2, 2011 - May 4, 2011
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
October 6, 2010 - May 4, 2011
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
August 1, 2008 - January 5, 2009
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
January 3, 2007 - August 7, 2008
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
March 15, 2005 - May 17, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
June 17, 2004 - September 3, 2004
BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
September 17, 2002 - July 2, 2004
BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
March 25, 2002 - July 3, 2002
FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
August 16, 1999 - June 5, 2001
FORUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
August 1, 1996 - July 23, 1999
SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.
March 9, 1994 - July 16, 1996
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
May 6, 1992 - February 11, 1994
CONFEDERATION FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S.), INC.
November 22, 1989 - March 13, 1992
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
November 22, 1989 - March 13, 1992
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC. | 100% OWNER | |
| BEATTY, JONATHAN SCOTT | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES | 2429276 |
| CRAIG, JONATHAN M | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING | 4144656 |
| HATHI, NEESHA K | MANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS | 2648997 |
| HOWARD, DENNIS WILLARD | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 6403083 |
| NICHOLS, CHARLES | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4811434 |
| STARR, JEFFREY HAROLD | MANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4700461 |
| VERDESCHI, MICHAEL DANIEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4570777 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 58 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 251 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | ||
| 02/24/2025 | ||
| 01/19/2024 | ||
| 04/14/2023 |
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