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Christine N. Watanabe

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS
Kirkland, WA 98033
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CRD#: 4410242
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Professional summary

Christine Naomi Kitsu Watanabe, who also goes by Christine N Kitsu, Christine Naomi Kitsu, Christy Watanabe, is a registered financial professional currently at ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Kirkland, Washington.

Christine is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christine has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Christine N Kitsu | Christine Naomi Kitsu | Christy Watanabe

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

January 2, 2014 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 5300 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
BD
CRD#: 16853
Kirkland, WA
Past

November 20, 2009 - May 6, 2013

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 329
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 28, 2004 - February 14, 2008

RUSSELL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES INC., PART OF RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 37550
TACOMA, WA
Past

August 23, 2001 - May 6, 2013

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
SEATTLE, WA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(1/2/2014)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
(1/3/2014)
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North Dakota
(1/2/2014)
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
(1/2/2014)
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Wisconsin
(1/2/2014)
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Wyoming
(1/2/2014)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/22/2001
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: 8/22/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/2/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MARINER FUNDS SERVICES INC. | ALPS SECURITIES, INC. | ALPS MUTUAL FUNDS SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16853 / SEC#: , 8-34626

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

Main Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Phone number
(303) 623-2577
Established
Colorado since 07/01/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALPS HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
KYLLO, STEPHEN JOHNSVP; PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER3204474
NECKEL, TARA JILLVP, DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4051739
PARSONS, ERIC TFINOP, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5215115

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Company Information

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853Kirkland, WA 98033

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