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Christopher S. O'banner

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CRD#: 2260285
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Christopher S O'banner, who also goes by Christopher Scott O'banner, Chris Scott Obanner, Christopher S Obanner, Christopher Scott Obanner, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Christopher had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christopher Scott O'banner | Chris Scott Obanner | Christopher S Obanner | Christopher Scott Obanner

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 16, 2020 - October 29, 2025

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108783
Missouri City, TX
Past

December 16, 2020 - October 29, 2025

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23189
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

October 31, 2017 - September 30, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
Missouri City, TX
Past

October 30, 2017 - September 30, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
MISSOURI CITY, TX
Past

July 11, 2016 - November 9, 2017

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 9, 2008 - October 31, 2017

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
Houston, TX
Past

July 9, 2002 - December 9, 2005

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 3, 2002 - June 20, 2002

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

February 15, 1999 - February 25, 2002

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 26, 1996 - May 21, 1997

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 27, 1992 - January 26, 1994

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/11/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/19/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 North Capitol Street Ne, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20002-4240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(202) 962-4600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
599

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GUIDED PATHWAYS ADVISORY SERVICES (10/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts58,580
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,959,398,729

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2025
Cover Page
01/27/2025
10/27/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 108783

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