Christopher M. Buxton
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Auburn, AL
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CRD#: 4382948
Professional summary
Christopher Michael Buxton, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Buxton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Auburn, Alabama.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Buxton
Other business activities
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Buxton Investment Management, LLC-Investment related-Opelika, Alabama-Investment services-Managing member-200 hrs/mo
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2009
Experience
Current
December 9, 2011 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 109032
Auburn, AL
Past
December 7, 2011 - January 19, 2024
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 25427
Auburn, AL
Past
October 19, 2011 - December 14, 2011
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
AUBURN, AL
Past
October 19, 2011 - December 14, 2011
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
AUBURN, AL
Past
November 9, 2001 - November 2, 2011
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past
July 31, 2001 - November 2, 2011
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
MONTGOMERY, AL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)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
Alabama(12/9/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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