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Christopher R. Ellis

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS
Philadelphia, PA 19112
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CRD#: 4959657
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Professional summary


Christopher R Ellis, who also goes by Chris R Ellis, Chris Ellis, Christopher R. Ellis, is a registered financial professional currently at FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Sausalito, California.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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No

Aliases


Chris R Ellis | Chris Ellis | Christopher R. Ellis

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 1, 2022 - Present

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112
BD
CRD#: 145244
Philadelphia, PA
Current

August 19, 2025 - Present

FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46585
Sausalito, CA
Past

April 30, 2021 - July 25, 2022

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

October 26, 2017 - February 23, 2021

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 28, 2014 - October 10, 2017

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 30, 2009 - May 27, 2014

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 2006 - October 13, 2009

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 14, 2005 - June 8, 2006

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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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Alabama
(8/19/2024)
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Alaska
(8/19/2024)
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Arizona
(8/19/2024)
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Arkansas
(8/19/2025)
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California
(8/7/2023)
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Colorado
(8/19/2024)
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Connecticut
(8/7/2023)
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Delaware
(8/19/2025)
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District of Columbia
(8/19/2025)
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Florida
(8/19/2024)
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Georgia
(8/7/2023)
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Hawaii
(8/19/2025)
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Idaho
(1/4/2024)
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Illinois
(8/1/2022)
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Indiana
(8/1/2022)
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Iowa
(8/1/2022)
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Kansas
(8/7/2023)
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
(8/19/2025)
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
(8/1/2022)
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Minnesota
(8/1/2022)
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Mississippi
(8/19/2025)
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Missouri
(8/19/2025)
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Montana
(1/4/2024)
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Nebraska
(1/4/2024)
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Nevada
(8/19/2025)
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New Hampshire
(8/19/2025)
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New Jersey
(8/19/2024)
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New Mexico
(8/19/2025)
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New York
(8/7/2023)
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North Carolina
(8/19/2024)
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North Dakota
(1/4/2024)
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Ohio
(8/1/2022)
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Oklahoma
(8/19/2024)
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Oregon
(1/4/2024)
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Pennsylvania
(8/1/2022)
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Puerto Rico
(8/19/2025)
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Rhode Island
(8/19/2025)
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South Carolina
(8/19/2025)
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South Dakota
(1/4/2024)
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Tennessee
(8/19/2025)
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Texas
(8/7/2023)
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Utah
(8/19/2024)
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Vermont
(8/19/2025)
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Virginia
(8/19/2024)
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Washington
(1/4/2024)
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West Virginia
(8/1/2022)
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Wisconsin
(8/1/2022)
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Wyoming
(1/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/27/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ASB SECURITIES, INC. | FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | ASB SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 46585 / SEC#: , 8-51483

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800
Phone number
(212) 698-3300
Established
Delaware since 01/27/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIRST EAGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCMANAGING MEMBER108260
BRUNO, ROBERTMANAGER2102844
CARULLO, MODESTINO VITOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1528768
CONSTANTINO, MICHAELMANAGER2932606
FONG, CHUN WAICHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINOP4944446
OCONNOR, DAVIDGENERAL COUNSEL AND MANAGER5077118
RICCIO, FRANK JOSEPHPRESIDENT AND MANAGER4271374

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Company Information


FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 46585Philadelphia, PA 19112

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