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Christopher J. Veal

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
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CRD#: 2707587
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Professional summary


Christopher John Veal is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 6 exams.

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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. Independent Insurance Agent - Non-investment related - 2737 Route 23, Stockholm, NJ. 07460 - Start Date - 06/2003 - Present - Approximately 8 hours per month, all during trading hours. Insurance agent for various Insurance Carriers selling primarily annuities and/or life insurance related products. Employee benefits consulting 2. J.D. Mellberg Financial, LLC - Non-investment related business - 3067 W. Ina Road, Suite 105, Tucson, AZ. 85741 - Insurance Agency primarily annuities and life insurance, employee benefits consulting services - Insurance Agent - Start date: 08/2016 - Present - 20 - 30 hours per week and during trading hours.

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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

March 17, 2020 - Present

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 5677 Berkshire Valley Rd. Third Floor Box #3, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
RIA
CRD#: 141413
Oak Ridge, NJ
Past

March 6, 2017 - February 13, 2019

SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141195
Stockholm, NJ
Past

January 3, 2014 - December 31, 2016

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
STOCKHOLM, NJ
Past

November 18, 2009 - January 14, 2014

ARPP

RIA
CRD#: 145291
FREEHOLD, NJ
Past

April 21, 2008 - November 12, 2009

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16204
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

June 15, 2005 - February 15, 2008

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16204
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 2, 2002 - June 23, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
SOMERVILLE, NJ
Past

October 20, 1999 - June 23, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 1997 - September 8, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 27, 1996 - November 14, 1996

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
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".
BC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | XL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 141413 / SEC#: 801-68010

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New Jersey
(3/17/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/11/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | XL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 141413 / SEC#: 801-68010

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1745 S. Naperville Road Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
395

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 - WRAP BROCHURE (7/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts73,650
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,409,137,908

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Company Information


BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 141413Oak Ridge, NJ 07438

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