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Christopher Snooks

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CRD#: 4814222
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Christopher Snooks

Professional summary


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Christopher Snooks, who also goes by Christopher S Snooks, Christopher Shawn Snooks, Christopher Snooks, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Christopher had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


Christopher S Snooks | Christopher Shawn Snooks | Christopher Snooks

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

February 1, 2024 - May 23, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
STERLING HTS, MI
Past

September 27, 2019 - February 1, 2024

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
Past

July 9, 2015 - January 25, 2019

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 23, 2014 - July 14, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
TROY, MI
Past

April 21, 2014 - July 14, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
TROY, MI
Past

September 12, 2013 - February 25, 2014

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151829
TROY, MI
Past

September 10, 2013 - February 7, 2014

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 28, 2011 - July 29, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
TROY, MI
Past

June 28, 2011 - July 29, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
TROY, MI
Past

April 26, 2010 - May 26, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

April 21, 2010 - May 26, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

September 8, 2009 - April 14, 2010

PROFESSIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21125
TROY, MI
Past

February 19, 2008 - July 29, 2009

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

March 1, 2006 - February 4, 2008

PROFESSIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21125
TROY, MI
Past

September 13, 2004 - March 1, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

August 18, 2004 - March 1, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
CAROLAN DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | REPARIAN PARTNERS, DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | PEARL STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT , DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & C | OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | OMEGA SERVICES PROGRAM | NEWBOLD'S INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FIRST OF MICHIGAN DIVISION | FAHNESTOCK DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAHNESTOCK & CO., INC. | FAHNESTOCK & CO. INC. | EDWARD A. VINER & CO., INC. | CRANBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 249 / SEC#: 801-887, 8-4077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/9/1955 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/10/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
CAROLAN DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | REPARIAN PARTNERS, DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | PEARL STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT , DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & C | OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | OMEGA SERVICES PROGRAM | NEWBOLD'S INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FIRST OF MICHIGAN DIVISION | FAHNESTOCK DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAHNESTOCK & CO., INC. | FAHNESTOCK & CO. INC. | EDWARD A. VINER & CO., INC. | CRANBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 249 / SEC#: 801-887, 8-4077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/9/1955 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
85 Broad Street 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10004
Mailing Address
85 Broad Street 22nd Floor, Ny, NY 10004
Phone number
(212) 668-8000
Established
New York since 12/23/1954
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,806

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (3/19/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VINER FINANCE INC.PARENT CO.
CASSIDY, THOMAS EDWARDMANAGING DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR4502955
GIORDANO, PETER JOHNMANAGING DIRECTOR-CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER2921308
HARRINGTON, EDWARD PATRICKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES2566682
LOWENTHAL, ALBERT GRINSFELDEREXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN-DIRECTOR-OWNS 100% OF PHASE II FIN'L313519
LOWENTHAL, ROBERT STEVENCEO-PRESIDENT-DIRECTOR1639913
MCNAMARA, DENNIS PATRICKE.V.P./CLO/SECRETARY2938486
MOLOKIE JR, LEON EEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1743402
VALENTINO, DOMINIC THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6940515
WATKINS, BRAD MICHAELDIRECTOR-EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT-CFO6319251

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts39,036
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 36,710,705,748

Disclosures


Regulatory Event102
Civil Event1
Arbitration180
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/24/2026
Cover Page
01/24/2025
10/25/2023

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Company Information


OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

CRD#: 249

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