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Christian D. Salomone

BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH
Charleston, SC 29403
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CRD#: 3110535
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Professional summary


Christian Dan Salomone, who also goes by Christian Dan Salomone, Christian Salomone, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH located in Charleston, South Carolina and BALLAST ROCK CAPITAL LLC located in Charleston, South Carolina.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Christian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christian Dan Salomone | Christian Salomone

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.
-The name of the other business: Triple Porch LLC -Whether the business is investment-related: No -The address of the other business: 125 Tradd St Charleston, SC 29401 -The nature of the other business: Expert witness consultation -Our position, title, or relationship with the other business: Owner -The start date of your relationship: 07/21 -The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: Zero, the business is currently dormant. -The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: Zero; the business is currently dormant. -Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: None; the business is currently dormant. Ballast Rock Private Wealth LLC, 460 King Street, Suite 200 Charleston SC, start date 8/22. Position - CIO. SEC RIA. Yale Club of Charleston; Not Investment-related; Charleston, South Carolina, 29401; Local Alumni Club for Yale University; President; President; Start Date: 09/12/2024; Approximately 1 Hours Each Month; 0 Hours during Trading Hours; Strategic Planning, Event Planning and Execution, and Member Engagement.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Christian Dan Salomone's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 22, 2024 - Present

BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 460 King Street Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29403
RIA
CRD#: 322064
Charleston, SC
Current

April 14, 2023 - Present

BALLAST ROCK CAPITAL LLC

Office #1: 460 King Street Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29403
BD
CRD#: 322170
Charleston, SC
Past

January 6, 2023 - March 20, 2024

BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 322064
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

December 20, 2021 - November 18, 2022

INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 153563
Charleston, SC
Past

July 2, 2019 - January 29, 2020

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 283942
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 10, 2000 - July 31, 2017

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 1998 - June 29, 2000

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY

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".
BR
BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH
BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH | BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 322064 / SEC#: 801-129645

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2024 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2024 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.
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
Indiana
(7/21/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/7/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/16/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(3/22/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/6/2023
Uniform Combined 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
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/23/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BR
BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH
BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH | BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 322064 / SEC#: 801-129645

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2024 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
460 King Street Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29403
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 204-2513
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 - BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts528
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 238,200,333

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Company Information


BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 322064Charleston, SC 29403

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