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Kristopher E. Valdez

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CRD#: 2801007
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kristopher Edward Valdez, who also goes by Kristopher Jonatahn Edwards, was a registered financial professional .

Kristopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Kristopher had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kristopher Jonatahn Edwards

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

June 20, 2014 - October 5, 2015

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 47770
East Meadow, NY
Past

May 29, 2014 - June 6, 2014

ROCKWELL GLOBAL CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 142485
MELVILLE, NY
Past

June 21, 2013 - February 10, 2014

GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 16871
MELVILLE, NY
Past

February 6, 2013 - July 8, 2013

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
FARMINGDALE, NY
Past

February 14, 2012 - December 14, 2012

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 47770
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 2, 2011 - February 9, 2012

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130390
MELVILLE, NY
Past

November 3, 2010 - July 15, 2011

GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 16871
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 15, 2010 - November 2, 2010

PRESTIGE FINANCIAL CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30407
MELVILLE, NY
Past

June 29, 2009 - June 21, 2010

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 47770
LYNBROOK, NY
Past

April 16, 2009 - July 1, 2009

ACAP FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 7731
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

August 22, 2007 - April 13, 2009

CLARK DODGE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23288
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

August 8, 2007 - August 15, 2007

WESTROCK ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114338
WOODBURY, NY
Past

January 10, 2006 - May 10, 2006

WESTROCK ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114338
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 2005 - August 12, 2005

WESTROCK ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114338
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 13, 2004 - February 2, 2005

WINDSOR STREET CAPITAL, LP

BD
CRD#: 34171
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 12, 2004 - September 14, 2004

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 23, 2004 - June 7, 2004

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
MELVILLE, NY
Past

September 23, 2002 - May 3, 2004

HARRISON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14103
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

February 11, 2002 - September 26, 2002

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
MALDEN, MA
Past

December 22, 1997 - February 12, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/22/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES
CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES | DBA CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHELSEA MORGAN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47770 / SEC#: , 8-51916

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


Main Address
242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Mailing Address
242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Phone number
(718) 967-8400
Established
New York since 05/05/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PISAPIA, JOHN THOMASPRESIDENT2336216
SEBOLD, STEPHEN RAPHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2453748

Disclosures


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Company Information


CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 47770

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