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Christopher Carley Schaefer

Christopher C. Schaefer

MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
BETHESDA, MD 20814
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CRD#: 4598833
Christopher Carley Schaefer

Professional summary


Christopher Carley Schaefer, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED, 4520 EAST WEST HIGHWAY, SUITE 400, BETHESDA MD 20814, RIA, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, 02/2006, 120 HOURS/MONTH, 100 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS, ADVISORY SERVICES. 2)MV FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED, 4520 EAST WEST IGHWAY, SUITE 400, BETHESDA MD 20814, INSURANCE BROKERAGE (FIXED, LIFE, DI, HEALTH,GROUP), AGENT, 10/2002, 20 HOURS/MONTH-ALL DURING TRADING HOURS, AGENT-SALES. ALSO THROUGH MV FINANCIAL GROUP, BUSINESS CONSULTING, START 2/04, 4 HOURS/MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS, CONSULTANT. STARTING 1/2007, MV FINANCIAL GROUP WILL INCLUDE EXIT PLANNING.POSITION:CONSULTANT,10 HRS./MO.,5 HRS DURING TRADING. DUTIES: PROSPECTING FOR CLIENTS, TAKING CLIENTS THROUGH THE EXIT PLANNING PROCESS, AND SERVICING EXISTING CLIENTS GAMBRINUS STEIN CLUB; NO PERMANENT ADDRESS; SOCIAL, NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; TREASURER; NOMINATED ON 2/10/08; 5 HRS/ MONTH, NO TRADING HRS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

February 2, 2006 - Present

MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 4520 East West Highway Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814
RIA
CRD#: 139034
BETHESDA, MD
Past

May 16, 2006 - December 31, 2015

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
BETHESDA, MD
Past

January 28, 2003 - April 13, 2006

JOYN ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106725
BETHESDA, MD
Past

November 27, 2002 - May 16, 2006

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
BETHESDA, MD

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".
MC
MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MV FINANCIAL

CRD#: 139034 / SEC#: 801-65709

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2006 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(2/2/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/6/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MC
MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MV FINANCIAL

CRD#: 139034 / SEC#: 801-65709

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3 Bethesda Metro Center Suite 650, Bethesda, MD 20814-6336
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 656-6545
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MVCM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,169
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,269,104,942

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Company Information


MV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 139034Bethesda, MD 20814

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