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Virgilio Benedicto Cristobal JR

Virgilio B. Cristobal

CHROME ADVISORS
San Francisco, CA 94104
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CRD#: 4662399
Virgilio Benedicto Cristobal JR

Professional summary


Virgilio Benedicto Cristobal JR, CFP®, who also goes by VIrg Cristobal, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHROME ADVISORS located in San Francisco, California.

Virgilio is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Virgilio has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Virg Cristobal

Other business activities


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1) VIRGILIO B. CRISTOBAL JR 345 California Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94104 CATEGORY: INSURANCE INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES TITLE: INSURANCE AGENT DUTIES: SALE OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS START DATE: 03/01/07 HOURS PER MONTH: 40 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 40.

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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: 2007

Experience


Current

December 1, 2020 - Present

CHROME ADVISORS

Office #1: 345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
RIA
CRD#: 311539
San Francisco, CA
Past

November 8, 2019 - March 18, 2020

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 13, 2019 - December 2, 2020

CULLEN FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 135541
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 12, 2019 - December 4, 2020

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 5, 2007 - August 14, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 5, 2007 - August 14, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 25, 2003 - March 14, 2007

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

July 3, 2003 - March 14, 2007

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
SAN MATEO, CA

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".
CA
CHROME ADVISORS
CHROME ADVISORS | CHROMECORE, LLC

CRD#: 311539 / SEC#: 801-129790

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2024 Terminated)

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
California
(12/1/2020)
IAR
Texas
(4/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/24/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CA
CHROME ADVISORS
CHROME ADVISORS | CHROMECORE, LLC

CRD#: 311539 / SEC#: 801-129790

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 818-9005
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (9/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts364
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 127,500,000

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Company Information


CHROME ADVISORS

CRD#: 311539San Francisco, CA 94104

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