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Christopher M. Strehle

SOUND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Vandalia, OH 45377
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CRD#: 2688065
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Professional summary


Christopher Mark Strehle, who also goes by Chris Strehle, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Vandalia, Ohio and ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. located in Aurora, Ohio.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Christopher has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Chris Strehle

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)MR. CHRISTOPHER STREHLE IS THE PRESIDENT FOR SOUND FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC., A NON-INVESTMENT INSURANCE PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH SOUND FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INSURANCE AGENCY. 2)MR. STREHLE IS THE PRESIDENT FOR SOUND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC. FEE BASED INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE. 3)MR. STREHLE IS ALSO REGISTERED REP OF OSAIC WEALTH, INC. - COMMISSION BASED SECURITIES SALES. 4)GMC, LLC;320 JAMES BOHANAN DR,VANDALIA,OH 45377;SOLICITORS AGREEMENT;PRESIDENT;10 HRS/MONTH;30 MIN DURING TRADING;NET REVENUE FROM REFERRALS TO SFIM DEPOSITED INTO BANK FOR MARKETING EXP. 5)Sound Financial Management,LLC;not investment related;320 James Bohanan Dr,Vandalia,OH 95377;own my office building with this LLC;owner/president;1/1/2012;2 hrs/month;less than 1 hr during trading;this LLC owns my building, I pay rent to this LLC for tax purposes

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 3, 2012 - Present

SOUND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 320 James E. Bohanan Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377
RIA
CRD#: 163025
Vandalia, OH
Current

December 1, 2017 - Present

ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 168747
AURORA, OH
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 320 James E. Bohanan Memorial Drive, Vandalla, OH 45377
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
VANDALLA, OH
Past

October 8, 2014 - December 14, 2017

DYNAMIC EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 169783
VANDALIA, OH
Past

August 17, 2012 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
VANDALLA, OH
Past

September 4, 2007 - October 12, 2012

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP

RIA
CRD#: 106684
KETTERING, OH
Past

August 14, 2007 - August 21, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
VANDALIA, OH
Past

August 13, 2007 - August 21, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
VANDALIA, OH
Past

April 17, 2003 - August 20, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
TROY, OH
Past

February 6, 2003 - August 20, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
TROY, OH
Past

December 1, 1998 - February 13, 2003

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH

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

RR
Colorado
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/23/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(8/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/23/2024)
RR
Nevada
(8/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(7/3/2012)
RR
Ohio
(8/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/23/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/28/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SOUND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
SOUND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 163025 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
320 James E. Bohanan Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377
Mailing Address
Phone number
(937) 264-9300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


SOUND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 163025Vandalia, OH 45377

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