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Christopher H. Baker

CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
WINCHESTER, MA
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CRD#: 2878523
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Professional summary

Christopher Howard Baker, who also goes by Chris Howard Baker, is a registered financial advisor currently at CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC located in Winchester, Massachusetts.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Chris Howard Baker

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

April 2, 2026 - Present

CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 325306
WINCHESTER, MA
Past

August 23, 2024 - March 23, 2026

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 26, 2018 - August 23, 2024

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

December 15, 2017 - March 6, 2018

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

December 10, 2008 - December 21, 2016

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 231
SO. BOSTON, MA
Past

October 29, 2008 - December 21, 2016

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 7, 2008 - October 27, 2008

PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106629
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 25, 2005 - June 11, 2008

PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106629
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 22, 1997 - October 27, 2008

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
ANDOVER, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CW
CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 325306 / SEC#: 801-127464

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2023 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Massachusetts
(4/2/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/10/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/3/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/20/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CW
CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 325306 / SEC#: 801-127464

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
4006 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78756
Mailing Address
Phone number
(737) 414-6565
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CWMG ADV PART 2A (1/14/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,076
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 240,889,754

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Company Information

CARLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 325306Winchester, MA

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