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Christopher Harold Baker

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 5045629·20 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Harold Baker, who also goes by Christopher H Baker, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, 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 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Other Aliases

Christopher H Baker

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Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 129625
RIA
1. 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 750192. 3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801
September 29, 2026 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
June 5, 2026 - Present
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 106237
RIA
Dallas, TX
June 5, 2026 - September 29, 2026
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Dallas, TX
June 5, 2026 - October 9, 2026
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
RIA
Addison, TX
January 7, 2026 - May 12, 2026
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Addison, TX
January 6, 2026 - May 12, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Dallas, TX
September 7, 2022 - December 9, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Dallas, TX
September 6, 2022 - December 9, 2025
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Birmingham, AL
April 1, 2013 - August 23, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Birmingham, AL
April 1, 2013 - August 23, 2013
INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.·CRD# 130888
RIA
Bhm, AL
February 19, 2013 - March 25, 2013
STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.·CRD# 791
BD
Birmingham, AL
February 11, 2013 - March 25, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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April 16, 2012 - June 27, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Birmingham, AL
April 16, 2012 - June 27, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Birmingham, AL
June 13, 2006 - April 17, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
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Birmingham, AL
April 27, 2006 - April 17, 2012

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Current Firm

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CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2004 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 498-8898

# of Employees

78

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS ADV PART 2A SEPT 2026 (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

14,107

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,164,758,846

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/19/2026Cover PageReport
11/24/2025Cover PageReport
08/08/2024Cover PageReport
11/27/2023Cover PageReport

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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- 08/17/2022 / Perkins Wealth Management / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) / INVESTMENT RELATED / At Reported Business Location(s) /0 Hrs/Mth - 0 Hrs During Trading. 2-10/12/2022 - Texas Private Wealth Advisors LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date - 09/16/2022 - 10 Hours Per Month/1 Hours During Securities Trading 3- 10/18/2023 - HP Wealth Partners - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 09/01/2023 - 10 Hours Per Month/ 1 Hour During Securities Trading 4) 06/24/2025 - Novem Wealth - Investment Related - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - At Reported Business Location(s) -Start Date:06/10/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 8 Hrs During Trading.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2004 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Texas
(6/5/2026)
IAR
Texas
(9/29/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed May 2021About the Series 66 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2022About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Apr 2021About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2006About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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