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Christopher James Walsh

Christopher J. Walsh

PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING
Cary, NC 27511
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CRD#: 5131621
Christopher James Walsh

Professional summary

Christopher James Walsh, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING located in Cary, North Carolina.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2013

Experience

Current

September 26, 2025 - Present

PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING

Office #1: 121 Edinburgh South Suite 208, Cary, NC 27511
RIA
CRD#: 336658
Cary, NC
Past

January 26, 2016 - October 6, 2025

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Cary, NC
Past

November 2, 2010 - September 30, 2022

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
CARY, NC

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".
PW
PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING
PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING | PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING, INC.

CRD#: 336658 / SEC#: 801-134277

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2025 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(9/26/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/10/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/1/2010
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PW
PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING
PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING | PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING, INC.

CRD#: 336658 / SEC#: 801-134277

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2025 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
4018 Oleander Drive Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403
Mailing Address
Phone number
(910) 793-0616
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DECEMBER 2025 ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (12/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts653
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 847,420,810

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Company Information

PATHFINDER WEALTH CONSULTING

CRD#: 336658Cary, NC 27511

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