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Chris A. Eldred
FOCUS FINANCIAL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426
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CRD#: 2246778
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Professional summary
Chris Alan Eldred is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Chris has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. DBA FOCUS FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT RELATED,1000 SHELARD PARKWAY, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426,STATUTORY AGENT,START DATE: 11-7-09,HOURS / MONTH: 1, SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1, SALES AND SERVICE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS.
FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC., AN INDEPENDENT RIA DBA FOCUS FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT RELATED,1000 SHELARD PARKWAY, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE,START DATE: 11-7-09,HOURS / MONTH: 15,SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15, WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS PRIMARILY REGARDING THEIR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT NEEDS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 31, 2014 - Present
FOCUS FINANCIAL
Office #1: 1000 Shelard Parkway Suite 250, Minneapolis, MN 55426RIA
CRD#: 116140
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Current
November 6, 2009 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 1000 Shelard Parkway Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55426RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Minneapolis, MN
Past
February 13, 2000 - September 4, 2001
PIPER SANDLER & CO.
BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 20, 1995 - November 6, 2009
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17868
EDINA, MN
Past
June 8, 1992 - January 23, 1995
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 8, 1992 - January 23, 1995
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(1/10/2014)
RR
California(3/4/2014)
IAR
California(10/17/2024)
RR
Florida(11/6/2009)
RR
Minnesota(11/6/2009)
IAR
Minnesota(1/31/2014)
RR
North Carolina(3/14/2023)
RR
North Dakota(7/25/2011)
RR
Ohio(11/6/2009)
RR
Wisconsin(5/23/2018)
RR
Wyoming(10/26/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 631-8166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
172
SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 26,057 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,262,663,508 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 |
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