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Christopher B. Sands

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CRD#: 4339805
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Professional summary


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Christopher Brett Sands, who also goes by Brett Sands, Christopher Brett Sands, Christopher Sands, Brett Sands, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brett Sands | Christopher Brett Sands | Christopher Sands | Brett Sands

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 14, 2025 - April 10, 2026

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8733
PLANO, TX
Past

March 24, 2025 - April 10, 2026

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
PLANO, TX
Past

May 10, 2022 - December 13, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

May 10, 2022 - December 13, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

September 30, 2021 - January 21, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ADDISON, TX
Past

September 29, 2021 - January 21, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
ADDISON, TX
Past

November 21, 2017 - February 18, 2020

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Irving, TX
Past

November 21, 2017 - February 18, 2020

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Irving, TX
Past

November 29, 2016 - June 2, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 29, 2016 - June 2, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 15, 2012 - September 28, 2016

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 15, 2012 - September 28, 2016

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 24, 2012 - June 20, 2012

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

January 23, 2012 - April 9, 2012

FSW ADVISORY SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 148818
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 23, 2012 - April 9, 2012

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 316
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 13, 2009 - January 9, 2012

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

April 28, 2005 - January 9, 2012

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 3, 2003 - April 18, 2005

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 3, 2003 - April 18, 2005

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 5, 2001 - May 1, 2003

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/9/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT5097259
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP3178848
MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWINCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2510742
SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVENSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3096567

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts114,002
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,862,098,900

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025

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Company Information


LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733

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