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Christopher Michael Grella

Christopher Michael Grella

CFP®
Private Wealth Advisor·LPL ENTERPRISE
HOLMDEL, NJ
·CRD# 2553803·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Michael Grella, CFP®, who also goes by Christopher Grella, Christopher M Grella, is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Holmdel, New Jersey. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Risk Management & Insurance

Other Aliases

Christopher Grella, Christopher M Grella

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2014

Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC·CRD# 8733
RIA
BD
101 Crawfords Corner Rd Suite 2409, Holmdel, NJ 07733
July 9, 2026 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC·CRD# 8733
RIA
BD
101 Crawfords Corner Rd Suite 2409, Holmdel, NJ 07733
July 6, 2026 - Present
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Florham Park, NJ
April 11, 2016 - July 10, 2026
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Florham Park, NJ
April 8, 2016 - July 10, 2026
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
New York, NY
February 5, 2014 - April 12, 2016
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
New York, NY
October 26, 2011 - April 12, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
New York, NY
July 11, 2003 - October 26, 2011
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC·CRD# 463
BD
Philadelphia, PA
February 16, 1999 - August 5, 2003
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
September 5, 1995 - February 16, 1999
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.·CRD# 630
BD
New York, NY
May 19, 1995 - October 12, 1995

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Current Firm

LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Mailing Address

1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Phone Number

(704) 733-3300

Established

Delaware since 05/25/2023

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

5,215

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

A58 LPLE (10/8/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER—
EVANGELIOU, KIRIAKOS ANDREASSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2496177
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT5097259
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP3178848
MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWINCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2510742

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

139,192

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$24,939,385,373

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

3

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/28/2026Cover PageReport
06/25/2025Cover PageReport

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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. 6/29/2026 - CHRISTOPHER GRELLA N/A Non-Variable Insurance - Non-Variable Insurance/Insurance Agency - INV REL - Seaside Heights NJ - OBA Start date: 05/28/2026 - 160 Hour(s)/Month – 160 Hour(s) During Trading 2. 6/29/2026 - Prudential Advisors - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - INV REL - Seaside Heights NJ - OBA Start date: 05/28/2026 - 160 Hour(s)/Month – 160 Hour(s) During Trading

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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".
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(7/6/2026)
RR
California
(7/6/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(7/6/2026)
RR
Florida
(7/6/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/8/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(7/13/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(7/6/2026)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/9/2026)
RR
New York
(7/6/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(7/6/2026)
RR
Ohio
(7/6/2026)
RR
Oregon
(7/31/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(7/6/2026)
RR
Virginia
(7/6/2026)
RR
Washington
(7/6/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1995About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Christopher

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Risk Management & Insurance

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