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Christopher J. Matthaei

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CRD#: 3092295
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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.

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Christopher Jacob Matthaei was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 57TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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None

Experience


Past

March 22, 2010 - April 15, 2022

ELEVATION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 140341
RED BANK, NJ
Past

November 5, 2008 - March 2, 2010

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22982
RED BANK, NJ
Past

October 7, 2008 - November 25, 2008

COWEN EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 35693
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 30, 2005 - June 1, 2007

GFI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 2005 - August 25, 2005

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 25, 2005 - July 19, 2005

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

February 19, 2004 - February 3, 2005

EVOLUTION FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104249
ISELIN, NJ
Past

December 12, 2002 - March 26, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

November 21, 2002 - March 26, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 7, 2002 - October 31, 2002

DOMESTIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34721
MONTVALE, NJ
Past

March 25, 2002 - April 29, 2002

REDI GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41924
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 2001 - August 1, 2002

GOLDMAN SACHS EXECUTION & CLEARING, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 3466
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/5/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/28/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ELEVATION, LLC
ELEVATION SECURITIES | ELEVATION, LLC

CRD#: 140341 / SEC#: , 8-67306

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


Main Address
6836 Carnegie Boulevard Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mailing Address
6836 Carnegie Boulevard Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone number
(704) 926-1100
Established
North Carolina since 12/27/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SHEEHAN, PATRICK JAMESMANAGING MEMBER2053134
SARAH TRENT HARRIS IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUSTPASSIVE INVESTOR
BARTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLCPASSIVE INVESTOR
CARTER III, WARREN SMOOTPARTNER6751824
HARRIS, MATTHEW CARTERTRUSTEE6178227
LUCAS, CLAIRE TOURNEPASSIVE INVESTOR
LUCAS, HAINES DEMARESTPASSIVE INVESTOR
LUCAS, JOSIAH CHARLES TRENTTRUSTEE6178218
PEAK6 INVESTMENTS, L.P.PASSIVE INVESTOR
PETERSON, KELSEY CARL IIIREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL6684459
SHEEHAN, JOHN MICHAEL BYRNEPARTNER, CEO2272269
SILVER, SCOTT MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CCO2290261

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7

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Company Information


ELEVATION, LLC

CRD#: 140341

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