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Christopher H. Baker

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
DALLAS, TX 75019
CRD#: 5045629
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Christopher Harold BakerAVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS

Professional summary

Christopher Harold Baker, who also goes by Christopher H Baker, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Christopher H Baker

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 5, 2026 - Present

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100 , Dallas, TX 75019Office #2: 3390 Asbury Road , Dubuque, IA 52002
RIA
CRD#: 106237
DALLAS, TX
Current

June 5, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DALLAS, TX
Current

June 5, 2026 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
BD
CRD#: 13572
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 7, 2026 - May 12, 2026

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
ADDISON, TX
Past

January 6, 2026 - May 12, 2026

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ADDISON, TX
Past

September 7, 2022 - December 9, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 6, 2022 - December 9, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 1, 2013 - August 23, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 1, 2013 - August 23, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 19, 2013 - March 25, 2013

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
BHM, AL
Past

February 11, 2013 - March 25, 2013

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 16, 2012 - June 27, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 16, 2012 - June 27, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 13, 2006 - April 17, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 27, 2006 - April 17, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
Texas
(6/5/2026)
IAR
Texas
(6/5/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/11/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/6/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/15/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/26/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Dallas, TX 75019

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