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Christopher M. Degrace

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Winter Park, FL 32789
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CRD#: 4418351
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Professional summary


Christopher Michael Degrace, CFA, who also goes by Chris Degrace, Christopher M Degrace, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Winter Park, Florida.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Chris Degrace | Christopher M Degrace

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.
1) AHA Fund 1 LLC, Universit Sun Estates 2&3; Investment Related; 2503 Versailles Way, Winter Park, FL 32789; Real Estate; Limited Partner; 10/2001; Zero hours per month; Real Estate Investments. 2) Florida Sun Estates LLC; Investment Related; 2503 Versailles Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789; Real Estate; Limited Partner; 08/2021; Zero hours per month; Real Estate Investments. 3) St Pete Sun Estates 1&2 LLC; Investment Related; 2503 Versailles Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789; Real Estate; Limited Partner; 08/2021; Zero hours per month; Real Estate Investments. 4) Village Sun Estates LLC , Tampa Sun Estates 5; Investment Related; 2503 Versailles Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789; Real Estate; Limited Partner; 08/2021; Zero hours per month; Real Estate Investments. 5) DeGrace Family Holdings LLC; Investment related; Winter Park, FL; Part partner of LLC; 07/01/2025; 1 hour a quarter and 0 hours during trading hours. LLC created to hold investments and real estate.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFA

Experience


Current

June 16, 2023 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 271 West Canton Ave., Suite 100, Winter Park, FL 32789
RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Winter Park, FL
Current

June 16, 2023 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 271 West Canton Ave., Suite 100, Winter Park, FL 32789
RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Winter Park, FL
Past

August 26, 2016 - June 23, 2023

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
ORLANDO, FL
Past

June 26, 2006 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

May 24, 2006 - June 23, 2023

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 7, 2005 - May 24, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
ORLANDO, FL
Past

June 29, 2005 - May 24, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
ORLANDO, FL
Past

August 31, 2004 - April 28, 2005

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 28, 2002 - April 28, 2005

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 17, 2001 - March 6, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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
Alabama
(6/16/2023)
RR
Arizona
(6/30/2025)
RR
California
(6/16/2023)
RR
Colorado
(6/16/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(6/16/2023)
IAR
Florida
(6/30/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/16/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/16/2023)
RR
Maine
(6/16/2023)
RR
Michigan
(6/16/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/16/2023)
RR
Montana
(10/9/2024)
RR
Nevada
(6/16/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(1/15/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(6/16/2023)
RR
Ohio
(6/16/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(6/16/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/16/2023)
IAR
Texas
(6/16/2023)
RR
Virginia
(6/16/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(10/23/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL ADV 2A BROCHURE (8.25.25) (8/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RFS OPCO LLC ("OPCO")MEMBER
ALEXANDER, MARK DAVIDPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2202934
DUPUY, CHRISTOPHER TREVORPRESIDENT & CEO1749982
KOWALSKI, DEIRDRE PATTENPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1357509
MIRZA, RIZWAN MOHAMMADCCO5080469
YANNOTTA, WILLIAM MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5912733

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts76,628
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 70,030,224,514

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/24/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
09/27/2023

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Company Information


ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361Winter Park, FL 32789

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