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Christopher S. Fountain

FORGE SECURITIES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
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CRD#: 3229309
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Christopher Sean FountainFORGE SECURITIES

Professional summary

Christopher Sean Fountain, who also goes by Christopher S Fountain Mr, Christopher S Fountain, is a registered financial professional currently at FORGE SECURITIES LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Aliases

Christopher S Fountain Mr | Christopher S Fountain

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 15, 2026 - Present

FORGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
BD
CRD#: 134596
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 6, 2007 - July 3, 2025

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

October 13, 2003 - July 27, 2007

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
AURORA, CO
Past

April 11, 2003 - June 9, 2003

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 10, 2000 - February 7, 2002

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

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RR
California
(7/15/2026)
RR
Colorado
(7/15/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/30/1999
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: 6/11/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/22/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/20/2016
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 10/24/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FORGE SECURITIES LLC
FORGE SECURITIES LLC | SHARESPOST FINANCIAL CORPORATION | PERLINSKI & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 134596 / SEC#: , 8-66846

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

Main Address
4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone number
(800) 279-7754
Established
Delaware since 06/03/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORGE FINANCIAL HOLDING INCOWNER
FLAVIANI, SANDRA STEPHANIEPFO2831682
GRIMES, WILLIAM CHARLESPRESIDENT & EVP, HEAD OF GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS5909538
MCGRATH, SHILPICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5126346
PRICE, JEVON TPOO2948372

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Company Information

FORGE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 134596San Francisco, CA 94111

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