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Christopher J. Powers

WMGNA
Farmington, CT 06032
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CRD#: 2578640
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Professional summary


Christopher James Powers is a registered financial advisor currently at WMGNA located in Farmington, Connecticut and ARKADIOS CAPITAL located in Farmington, Connecticut.

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 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)WMGNA,LLC;investment related;10 Talcott Notch Road,Suite 103,Farmington,CT 06032;RIA;IAR;9/2018;100+ hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;work as a wealth advisor under WMGNA,LLC's RIA 2)Insurance;not investment related;10 Talcott Notch,Suite 103,Farmington,CT;insurance(health,life,& di);1996;5 hrs/month;.5 hrs during trading;insurance renewal,commission and new insurance sales

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 10, 2018 - Present

WMGNA

Office #1: 10 Talcott Notch Road Suite 103, Farmington, CT 06032
RIA
CRD#: 125765
Farmington, CT
Current

November 11, 2024 - Present

ARKADIOS CAPITAL

Office #1: 10 Talcott Notch Rd Suite 103, Farmington, CT 06032
BD
CRD#: 282710
Farmington, CT
Past

August 23, 2024 - November 18, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Farmington, CT
Past

October 7, 2019 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Farmington, CT
Past

November 28, 2005 - July 25, 2018

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
Farmington, CT
Past

November 28, 2005 - July 25, 2018

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
Farmington, CT
Past

September 28, 1995 - December 20, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 24, 1995 - December 20, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT

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".
WM
WMGNA
WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | WMGNA; AND WMGNA, LLC | WMGNA, LLC | WMGNA

CRD#: 125765 / SEC#: 801-130388

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2024 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(12/10/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(11/11/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/11/2024)
RR
Maryland
(12/4/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/12/2024)
RR
Oregon
(11/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/22/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/23/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WM
WMGNA
WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | WMGNA; AND WMGNA, LLC | WMGNA, LLC | WMGNA

CRD#: 125765 / SEC#: 801-130388

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2024 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
10 Talcott Notch Road Suite 103, Farmington, CT 06032
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 679-5255
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WMGNA ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts858
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 217,090,556

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Company Information


WMGNA

CRD#: 125765Farmington, CT 06032

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