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Christopher D. Carnal

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS
Phoenix, AZ
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CRD#: 2353765
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Professional summary


Christopher David Carnal, who also goes by Chris Carnal, Christopher D Carnal, is a registered financial professional currently at GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered 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 7TO, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Carnal | Christopher D Carnal

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) Name: Equality Health Foundation Position: Board Member Nature: We exist to level the healthcare playing field in the communities we touch. Investment Related: No Hours: 0Securities Trading Hours: 0Start Date: 08/29/2018 Address: 521 S 3rd St, Phoenix AZ 85004, United States Description: I am a Board member of the Equality Health Foundation. We are unpaid for our activity. (2) Name: The Daily Vest Position: Outside advisor Nature: The Daily Vest provides businesses with qualified leads for their business activities and provides a systematic contact process enabling the company to establish a relationship with that lead. Investment Related: No Hours: 1Securities Trading Hours: 0Start Date: 05/15/2023 Address: Home Address, Scottsdale AZ 85258, United States Description: I am an outside advisor, providing counsel on sales organization growth strategies. Daily Vest was started 4 years ago by some friends who asked me, prior to re-joining TIAA, if I would help them with sales strategy.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 16, 2024 - Present

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
Phoenix, AZ
Past

November 1, 2023 - May 13, 2024

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

September 26, 2023 - May 13, 2024

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
Frisco, TX
Past

October 3, 2019 - March 19, 2021

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 23, 2013 - December 18, 2013

CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37068
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

June 19, 2013 - December 20, 2013

PROTECTIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165387
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 23, 2007 - July 23, 2012

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
Past

December 1, 2005 - March 13, 2007

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

October 7, 2004 - December 1, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 2000 - April 8, 2004

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 27, 1998 - December 6, 2000

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 13, 1993 - January 7, 1998

FIRST OF MICHIGAN CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 311
DETROIT, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(10/15/2025)
RR
Alaska
(5/28/2024)
RR
Arizona
(5/23/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(10/20/2025)
RR
California
(5/17/2024)
RR
Colorado
(5/16/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/29/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/16/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/29/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(6/19/2024)
RR
Idaho
(5/21/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/21/2025)
RR
Indiana
(10/16/2025)
RR
Iowa
(5/17/2024)
RR
Kansas
(5/16/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(10/16/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(10/15/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(5/24/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(10/20/2025)
RR
Missouri
(5/16/2024)
RR
Montana
(5/28/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(5/17/2024)
RR
Nevada
(5/23/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(5/28/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/16/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/21/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(5/16/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(10/16/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/16/2024)
RR
Utah
(5/17/2024)
RR
Washington
(5/29/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/20/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(5/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/27/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/28/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GA
GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FORETHOUGHT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | PLANCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | PLANCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HARTFORD LIFE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 8326 / SEC#: , 8-25027

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Plaza 755 Main Street 24th Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 755 Main Street 24th Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103
Phone number
(877) 454-4777
Established
Delaware since 12/15/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GLOBAL ATLANTIC (FIN) COMPANYOWNER
BICKLER, JASON ALEXANDERPRESIDENT AND MANAGER4164884
MOORCROFT, WILLIAM BENJAMINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4258952
NELSON, PAULA GENEVIEVEMANAGER, HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION2015528
PAULOUSKY, MICHAEL RYANTREASURER7339297
RAMOS, SAMUELGENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY6722343
RIP, OLGAFINOP AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5440553
RUTHERFORD, KELLY JUNESENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT7282305
SIEGEL, DEAN CYRUSVICE PRESIDENT3224832
TODD, ERIC DAVIDMANAGER2175308
WEISS, DAVID LEESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT2345057

Disclosures


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Company Information


GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 8326Phoenix, AZ

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