Christine M. Cortes

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Stafford, VA 22556

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CRD#: 2457833

Professional summary

Christine M Cortes, who also goes by Christine Cortes, Christine M Cortes, Christine Maria Mccollum, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in Stafford, Virginia and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Stafford, Virginia.

Christine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Christine has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Christine Cortes | Christine M Cortes | Christine Maria Mccollum

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 19, 2026 - Present

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Office #1: 125 Woodstream Blvd Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22556

RIA

CRD#: 281958

Stafford, VA

Current

March 19, 2026 - Present

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 125 Woodstream Blvd. Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22556

CRD#: 3641

Stafford, VA

Past

October 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

Washington, DC

Past

October 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Washington, DC

Past

March 5, 2025 - September 16, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MCLEAN, VA

Past

March 5, 2025 - September 16, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MCLEAN, VA

Past

June 16, 2023 - February 21, 2025

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

July 2, 2019 - December 5, 2022

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

July 1, 2019 - February 21, 2025

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

January 24, 2018 - February 7, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Past

October 14, 2017 - February 7, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Past

August 1, 2014 - September 29, 2017

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

July 25, 2014 - September 29, 2017

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

November 13, 2009 - July 2, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

GREENBELT, MD

Past

November 13, 2009 - July 2, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

GREENBELT, MD

Past

February 20, 2009 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17490

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL

Past

February 20, 2009 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL

Past

December 13, 2007 - February 3, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

PORT ST LUCIE, FL

Past

November 16, 2007 - February 3, 2009

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

PORT ST LUCIE, FL

Past

January 4, 2001 - December 18, 2002

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

August 7, 1997 - December 23, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

Past

December 20, 1996 - July 16, 1997

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 231

NEW YORK, NY

Past

February 27, 1996 - October 9, 1996

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Past

September 27, 1995 - January 22, 1996

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 17341

GARDEN CITY, NY

Past

May 5, 1995 - October 2, 1995

COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 6215

GREAT NECK, NY

Past

February 15, 1995 - April 13, 1995

FIRST UNITED EQUITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 36398

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 27, 1994 - February 15, 1995

KENSINGTON WELLS INCORPORATED

CRD#: 30570

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".

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 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.

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

District of Columbia
(3/19/2026)

Maryland
(3/19/2026)

Virginia
(3/19/2026)

IAR

Virginia
(3/19/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/30/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/27/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/15/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 9/29/2014

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 4/23/2012

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 6/27/2011

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Mailing Address

Po Box 2387, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2387

Phone number

(817) 731-8621

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,787

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (12/26/2025)

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	113,591
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 24,429,418,155

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

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CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

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PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CORPORATION

FIRST UNITED EQUITIES CORPORATION

KENSINGTON WELLS INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/30/2007

Series 63

Date: 7/27/1994

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/15/2007

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 9

Date: 9/29/2014

Series 53

Date: 4/23/2012

Series 24

Date: 6/27/2011

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

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