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Christopher S. Mclaren

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CRD#: 2392869
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Professional summary


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Christopher Scott Mclaren, who also goes by Chris Mclaren, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Christopher had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Mclaren

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 2, 2016 - December 12, 2019

CONSCIOUS LIFE PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 282758
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 31, 2008 - April 1, 2016

RESONATE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120941
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 3, 2007 - March 31, 2016

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 2, 2007 - March 31, 2016

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 26, 2004 - October 1, 2007

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 25, 2004 - October 1, 2007

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 14, 2003 - September 22, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
WEST CHESTER, OH
Past

February 10, 2003 - September 22, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 2001 - October 31, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 20, 2001 - October 31, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 28, 1993 - November 9, 2001

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CONSCIOUS LIFE PLANNING
CONSCIOUS LIFE PLANNING

CRD#: 282758 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Cincinnati, OH
Mailing Address
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Company Information


CONSCIOUS LIFE PLANNING

CRD#: 282758

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