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Christopher E. Fitzgerald

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
Chicago, IL 60602
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CRD#: 2314817
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Professional summary

Christopher Edward Fitzgerald is a registered financial advisor currently at MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 16, 2023 - Present

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
RIA
CRD#: 108031
Chicago, IL
Past

September 13, 2023 - June 16, 2025

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 16, 2023 - June 16, 2025

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 1, 2011 - October 1, 2021

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155584
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 21, 2010 - September 1, 2011

NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104626
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 21, 2010 - July 15, 2021

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2010 - June 22, 2010

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 3, 2007 - June 1, 2010

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

April 16, 2003 - March 13, 2007

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 15, 1999 - January 9, 2003

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

March 10, 1993 - January 9, 2003

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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".
MI
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
IBBOTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. | MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | MORNINGSTAR ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 108031 / SEC#: 801-56896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/1999 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(6/16/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/15/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/23/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 3/16/2024
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/13/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/13/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/4/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/8/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/30/2006
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MI
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
IBBOTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. | MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | MORNINGSTAR ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 108031 / SEC#: 801-56896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/1999 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 696-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
323

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MORNINGSTAR WEALTH SERVICES (11/10/2025)
INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES (3/28/2025)
RETIREMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS (3/28/2025)
METLIFE EXPERTSELECT PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts592,301
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 76,595,000,000

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Company Information

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 108031Chicago, IL 60602

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