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Christopher L. Ganim
GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH
Shelton, CT 06484
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CRD#: 4910637
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Professional summary
Christopher Lawrence Ganim, CFP®, who also goes by Christopher L Ganim, is a registered financial advisor currently at GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH located in Shelton, Connecticut and KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Shelton, Connecticut.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher L Ganim
Other business activities
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Busi Name: Christopher L. Ganim Investment Rel: No Address: 2429 North Avenue Bridgeport CT 06604 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Notary Public Position, Title or Relationship: I am a notary public in the state of CT. Start Date: 11/1/2017 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Notarize both client and non-client documents as needed. Busi Name: Ganim Insurance Consultants, Inc. Invest Rel: No Address: 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305 Shelton CT 06484 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Broker Start Date: 7/1/2019 Hours per month: 41% - 50% (65 - 80 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hours) Duties: Create insurance illustrations and assist the salesperson with explaining the products to clients and prospects, followed by overseeing the implementation of the coverage. Busi Name: Coastline Holdings Group, LLC Invest Rel: Yes Address: 414 Main Street, Suite 302 Port Jefferson NY 11777 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Position, Title or Relationship: Employee (President of GFS but not Coastline Holdings Group) Start Date: 1/1/2021 Hours per month: 71% - 80% (113 - 128 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: Oversee the branch and act as client relationship manager for our clients Business Name: CUB SCOUT PACK 922 POSITION: Assistant Den Leader, Pack Committee Member NATURE: Assistant Den Leader INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/11/2021 ADDRESS: N/A, Orange CT 06477, United States DESCRIPTION: Looking to join Pack Committee, working with treasurer, as well as be an Assistant Den Leader for my son's den. Would assist with budgeting and managing Pack funds. Busi Name: CUB SCOUT PACK 922 POSITION: Assistant Den Leader (Den 2), Pack Treasurer; NATURE: Assistant Den Leader & Treasurer INVEST REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 2022-04-27 ADDRESS: 355 Boston Post Road Orange CT 06477 USA DESC: Assist Dens Den Leader with preparing for and presenting materials for Den meetings. Will act as Treasurer for the Pack, managing the bank account and cash flow.; Busi Name: GANIM FINANCIAL POSITION: Director of Financial Planning NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 07/01/2023 ADDRESS: 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305, Shelton CT 06484, United States DESCRIPTION: Put together financial plans and act as a relationship manager with clients. Busi Name: GFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. POSITION: Director of Wealth Management NATURE: Investment advisory services through an independent outside RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 72 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 63 START DATE: 07/01/2019 ADDRESS: 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305, Shelton CT 06484, United States DESCRIPTION: I oversee the wealth management team and assist the salesperson with managing the process for new and existing clients.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2022
Experience
Current
June 7, 2017 - Present
GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH
Office #1: 2 Enterprise Drive Suite 305, Shelton, CT 06484RIA
CRD#: 285679
Shelton, CT
Current
May 1, 2023 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2 Enterprise Drive Suite 305, Shelton, CT 06484RIA
CRD#: 283330
Shelton, CT
Current
June 9, 2015 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2 Enterprise Drive Suite 305, Shelton, CT 06484BD
CRD#: 42046
Shelton, CT
Past
April 18, 2016 - March 24, 2017
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Past
October 7, 2015 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 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.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
California(8/27/2024)
RR
Connecticut(10/7/2015)
IAR
Connecticut(6/7/2017)
RR
Florida(6/5/2023)
RR
Georgia(6/5/2023)
RR
Indiana(6/5/2023)
RR
Maryland(6/5/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(6/5/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(6/5/2023)
RR
New Jersey(6/5/2023)
RR
New York(6/5/2023)
RR
Ohio(6/6/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(6/5/2023)
RR
South Carolina(6/5/2023)
RR
Tennessee(6/5/2023)
RR
Texas(6/5/2023)
IAR
Texas(7/16/2025)
RR
Utah(6/5/2023)
RR
Vermont(6/5/2023)
RR
Virginia(6/5/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 283330Shelton, CT 06484TRUST BUT VERIFY
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