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Christopher B. Soltis

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES
Spring Lake, NJ
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CRD#: 4756936
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Professional summary


Christopher B Soltis, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Christopher Brian Soltis, is a registered financial advisor currently at PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Spring Lake, New Jersey and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Spring Lake, New Jersey.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christopher Brian Soltis

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. Enjoy the Band, LLC - Not investment Related - 1108 New York Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736 - Live Music Entertainment - Partner - 4/1/2002 - 20 hours/0 trading hours a month - Musician - receive payment for services related to performing. 2. Christopher B. Soltis, Author - Not investment related - 15 Devon Court, Spring Lake NG 07762 - Author - Author - 5/25/2020 - 4 hours/0 trading hours a month - marketing/sales of book - receive payment via publishing affiliates.

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

July 7, 2023 - Present

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125648
Spring Lake, NJ
Current

June 22, 2022 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Spring Lake, NJ
Past

December 11, 2017 - June 24, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SPRING LAKE, NJ
Past

December 8, 2017 - June 24, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SPRING LAKE, NJ
Past

January 9, 2013 - September 6, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 9, 2013 - September 6, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 9, 2013 - July 8, 2016

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

March 25, 2011 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
SEA GIRT, NJ
Past

March 25, 2011 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 4, 2009 - December 13, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
Spring Lake, NJ
Past

April 22, 2009 - December 13, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past

June 9, 2006 - April 14, 2009

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 38095
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ
Past

June 9, 2006 - April 14, 2009

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ
Past

March 5, 2004 - January 10, 2005

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE

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".
PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 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.
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
New Jersey
(6/22/2022)
RR
New York
(6/22/2022)
IAR
New York
(7/7/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/20/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 426-5791
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,419
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 905,367,391

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Company Information


PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 125648Spring Lake, NJ

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