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Chris J. Snyder

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES
Charlotte, NC 28211
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CRD#: 2532474
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Professional summary

Chris J Snyder, who also goes by Chris Snyder, Christopher James Snyder, Christopher Snyder, is a registered financial professional currently at AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chris is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Chris has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Chris Snyder | Christopher James Snyder | Christopher Snyder

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 14, 2023 - Present

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
BD
CRD#: 300285
Charlotte, NC
Past

March 25, 2022 - October 6, 2023

NORTH CAPITAL PRIVATE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 154559
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

January 4, 2021 - July 6, 2021

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
URBANDALE, IA
Past

January 16, 2016 - March 29, 2019

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

October 29, 2013 - December 19, 2014

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 15, 2005 - October 7, 2013

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

December 11, 2004 - April 12, 2005

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

February 3, 2004 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 6, 2001 - February 4, 2004

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 6, 1999 - February 9, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 8, 1998 - January 5, 1999

WACHOVIA BROKERAGE SERVICE

BD
CRD#: 17503
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

February 13, 1998 - June 12, 1998

AELTUS CAPITAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 24928
HARTFORD, CT
Past

December 20, 1996 - November 17, 1997

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT

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.

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RR
North Carolina
(11/14/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/13/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
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: 11/12/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL MARKETS | LOCKTON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300285 / SEC#: , 8-70298

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

Main Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mailing Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone number
(515) 443-3527
Established
North Carolina since 07/13/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NC SECURITIES HOLDCO, LLCPARENT CO
ALBERTI, GREGORY MICHAELPRINCIPAL/VICE PRESIDENT5023476
BAILEY, ELIZABETH EILEENCOO/CCO4154255
HAYES, SUSAN ANNCFO/FINOP2856326

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Company Information

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 300285Charlotte, NC 28211

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