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Christopher J. Gaddis

OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
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CRD#: 4831351
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Christopher John GaddisOAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES

Professional summary


Christopher John Gaddis, who also goes by Chris J Gaddis, Christopher John Gaddis, Christopher Gaddis, is a registered financial professional currently at OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Christopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


Chris J Gaddis | Christopher John Gaddis | Christopher Gaddis

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) BARIS GROUP|INVEST RELATED: NO|DBA:|POSITION: PROPRIETOR/OWNER|ADDRESS: 2100 NC HIGHWAY 49 MOUNT PLEASANT NC 28124|START DATE: 2/21/23|NATURE OF ACT: SERVICE INDUSTRY|APPROX HRS/MTH: 10-25|APPROX TRADING HRS/MTH: 10-25|DESCRIP: PROVINDING MARKETING CONSULTING COACHING 2) TIDEWATER FINANCIAL GROUP|INVEST RELATED: NO|DBA:|POSITION: SENIOR PARTNER|ADDRESS: 57 UNION ST. S SUITE 1247, CONCORD, NC 28025|START DATE: 2/21/23|NATURE OF ACT: DISABILITY/HEALTH INS|APPROX HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|APPROX TRADING HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|DESCRIP: GROUP BENEFITS INCLUDING HEALTH,DENTAL,VISON AND VOLUNTARY BENEFITS 3) GADDIS BROTHERS PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC|INVEST RELATED: NO|DBA:|POSITION: PARTNER|ADDRESS: MOUNT PLEASANT, NC 28124|START DATE: 2/21/23|NATURE OF ACT: REAL ESTATE SALES|APPROX HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|APPROX TRADING HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|DESCRIP: REAL ESTATE INVEST 4) INS BROKERAGE|INVEST RELATED: YES|DBA: GP AGENCY|POSITION: PARTNER|ADDRESS: 7000 SIX FORKS RD SUITE 103, RALEIGH, NC 27615|START DATE: 2/21/23|NATURE OF ACT: MULTI-LINE INS|APPROX HRS/MTH: 41-100 HRS|APPROX TRADING HRS/MTH: 41-100 HRS|DESCRIP: MANAGING PARTNER:INS SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING LIFE, DISABLITY AND HEALTH 5) AGENCY PARTNERS GROUP|INVEST RELATED: NO|DBA:|POSITION: GEN PARTNER|ADDRESS: 12100 NC HWY 49 MOUNT PLEASANT NC 28124|START DATE: 2/21/23|NATURE OF ACT: SERVICE INDUSTRY|APPROX HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|APPROX TRADING HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|DESCRIP: MARKETING SERVICES SOFTWARE 6) BARIS BENEFITS|INVEST RELATED: NO|DBA:|POSITION: PROPRIETOR/OWNER|ADDRESS: 12100 NC HWY 49 MOUNT PLEASANT NC 28124|START DATE: 2/21/23|NATURE OF ACT: INS BROKERAGE|APPROX HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|APPROX TRADING HRS/MTH: LESS THAN 10|DESCRIP: GROUP BENEFIT (IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING THE BUSINESS 7) MANAGING PARTNER, FINANCIAL ADVISOR POSITION: Agent NATURE: Life Ins brokerage INVEST RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 180 SEC TRADING HOURS: 180 START DATE: 05/12/23 ADDRESS: 57 UNION ST S, SUITE 1247, Concord NC 28025, DESCRIP: New DBA in partnership with Empire Wealth Strategies, Penn Mutual and HTK. I will be a Managing Partner with the DBA, a sales specialist with recruiting and advisor coaching duties with Advisor Partner Group and through EWS, as well as a financial advisor with duties to acquire, provide financial consultation and advice, sell and service ins and investments. 8) CAPSTONE HEALTH POSITION: Officer NATURE: Disability/Health Ins INVEST RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 5 START DATE: 10/05/23 ADDRESS: 1028 Lee Ann Dr NE Suite 305, Suite 305, Concord NC 28025, DESCRIP: This company is a holding company for a health and wellness program we started on the group benefits side. It has no aff to securities. We are wholesaling the product to licensed life and health agents. It is considered a 105 plan in the wellness category. 9) THE UNDENIABLE ADVISOR POSITION: Proprietor/Owner NATURE: It is a training platform for my other OBA, GP Agency. We train on 4 main topics of showing agents how to operate a business, sales ideas, and marketing ideas. We bring fixed carriers on to talk about product and sales ideas. INVEST RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 4 START DATE: 11/28/23 ADDRESS: 12100 NC HWY 49, Mount Pleasant NC 28124, DESCRIP: I will be doing a weekly training session about 30-45 minutes on topics as well as interviewing individuals from the industry and carriers. We plan to do a podcast with these training hours as well as a youtube channel. 10)VINEYARD FINANCIAL PARTNERS POSITION: Agent NATURE: VFP is under me as I brought them in. This is a DBA I do work with Under HTK. They want to use me on their website and I was told it needs to be an OBA. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 5 START DATE: 11/29/23 ADDRESS: 14702 Statesville Rd, Huntersville NC 28078 DESCRIP: They are under me as their sales director. I help them with clients and sales from time to time. They want to put me on their website and other marketing.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 28, 2026 - Present

OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 15701 S Tamiami Trail Suite 300, Fort Myers, FL 33908
BD
CRD#: 21000
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

March 24, 2023 - August 1, 2024

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
Concord, NC
Past

February 21, 2023 - August 1, 2024

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
Concord, NC
Past

February 16, 2022 - February 21, 2023

MODERN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131117
Raleigh, NC
Past

February 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

MODERN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131117
Mount Pleasant, NC
Past

October 16, 2020 - February 21, 2023

MODERN CAPITAL SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 130876
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 3, 2017 - June 8, 2020

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11643
Rock Hill, SC
Past

October 13, 2017 - June 8, 2020

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11643
Rock Hill, SC
Past

March 25, 2017 - September 19, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Rock Hill, SC
Past

March 25, 2017 - September 19, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Rock Hill, SC
Past

February 1, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 11, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 15, 2013 - January 15, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
FORT MILL, SC
Past

August 2, 2012 - January 15, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 20, 2012 - July 30, 2012

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
ROCK HILL, SC
Past

December 21, 2011 - July 5, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
STAMFORD, NY
Past

August 16, 2010 - December 21, 2011

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
WALTON, NY
Past

September 21, 2006 - January 26, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
STAMFORD, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
North Carolina
(7/28/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/3/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OC
OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.
GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 21000 / SEC#: , 8-38631

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
600 Highway 169 South Suite 1410, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Mailing Address
600 Highway 169 South Suite 1410, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone number
(952) 935-4601
Established
Minnesota since 05/11/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLCOWNER
BASKETT, ERINFINOP, PFO, POO4538604
KING, BRANDON DOUGLASVICE PRESIDENT6371003
KING, DOUGLAS STEPHANPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1375683
KING, JASON THOMASVICE PRESIDENT6343030

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Company Information


OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 21000Fort Myers, FL 33908

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