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Christopher S. Handlee

IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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CRD#: 2350805
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Professional summary


Christopher Samuel Handlee, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Sam Handlee, is a registered financial advisor currently at IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida.

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

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sam Handlee

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.
1. 05/30/08 - DBA ONLY / KEYSTONE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP. 2. 01/26/2009 - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE / KEYSTONE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP / 20% OF TIME SPENT. 3. 08/16/2024 - Kenstone Financial Strategies Group, LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 06/16/2008 - 60 Hours per Month/ 45 Hours During Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

July 3, 2024 - Present

IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 220 E Forsyth Suite F, Jacksonville, FL 32202
RIA
CRD#: 171481
Jacksonville, FL
Current

May 30, 2008 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Jacksonville, FL
Past

June 3, 2008 - September 3, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 29, 2001 - June 6, 2008

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

August 21, 2001 - June 6, 2008

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

August 18, 1993 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 18, 1993 - August 20, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
IW
IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
+RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | W INVESTMENTS | VENICE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | THRIVE LIFE 360 | THE NESSIM GROUP | TALL OAKS ADVISORS, LLC | SW ADVISERS | SUCCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEBRIAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STILLWATER FINANCIAL PLANNING | STEVENS3 FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SJD PARTNERS LLC | SHARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SEWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPR FINANCIAL | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RB WEALTH PARTNERS | PROVIDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PLAN WEALH CREATIVE | PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEARLVEST CAPITAL LLC | NVISION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | NVISION WEALTH | NVISION 401(K) PLAN ADVISORS | MUELLER WEALTH GROUP LLC | MILESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES | LPG FINANCIAL, LLC | LPG FINANCIAL | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | KONZA WEALTH ADVISORS | KMG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | KEITH WILLIAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | JLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JEFF K. ROSS FINANCIAL | J. DAVID BARKLEY & ASSOCIATES | IRELAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | HARBOR WEALTH | GREEN STONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | GRATITUDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GONGOLA FINANCIAL | EQUITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DWF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEWITT WEALTH ADVISORS | CMD WEALTH PARTNERS | CHRISTOPHER R. STEIN COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | CARRERA FINANCIAL | BRIDGE BENEFITS GROUP | BOARDWALK WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BAY AREA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A&C MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 171481 / SEC#: 801-79769

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2016 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
California
(7/26/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/30/2008)
IAR
Florida
(7/3/2024)
RR
Georgia
(5/30/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(3/13/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/7/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/23/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IW
IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
+RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | W INVESTMENTS | VENICE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | THRIVE LIFE 360 | THE NESSIM GROUP | TALL OAKS ADVISORS, LLC | SW ADVISERS | SUCCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEBRIAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STILLWATER FINANCIAL PLANNING | STEVENS3 FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SJD PARTNERS LLC | SHARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SEWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPR FINANCIAL | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RB WEALTH PARTNERS | PROVIDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PLAN WEALH CREATIVE | PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEARLVEST CAPITAL LLC | NVISION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | NVISION WEALTH | NVISION 401(K) PLAN ADVISORS | MUELLER WEALTH GROUP LLC | MILESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES | LPG FINANCIAL, LLC | LPG FINANCIAL | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | KONZA WEALTH ADVISORS | KMG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | KEITH WILLIAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | JLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JEFF K. ROSS FINANCIAL | J. DAVID BARKLEY & ASSOCIATES | IRELAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | HARBOR WEALTH | GREEN STONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | GRATITUDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GONGOLA FINANCIAL | EQUITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DWF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEWITT WEALTH ADVISORS | CMD WEALTH PARTNERS | CHRISTOPHER R. STEIN COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | CARRERA FINANCIAL | BRIDGE BENEFITS GROUP | BOARDWALK WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BAY AREA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A&C MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 171481 / SEC#: 801-79769

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
123 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 295-2828
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
179

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV FIRM BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts23,131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,376,084,483

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Company Information


IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 171481Jacksonville, FL 32202

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