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Russell G. Christopher

FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS
Greenville, SC 29601
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CRD#: 5134328
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Professional summary


Russell Gerard Christopher, who also goes by Russell Gerrard Christopher, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Russell has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Russell Gerrard Christopher

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) Business Name: Horizon Private Wealth Investment Related: Yes Address: same address as branch Nature of Business: DBA for insurance and investment business Position, Title or Relationship: Senior Business Consultant Start Date: 11/2024 Hours per month: 40 Hours per month during trading hours: 40 hours Duties: Grow the practice by converting leads from referrals, internal staff, and business partners into new clients 2) Business Name: Jetcor LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: PO Box 1236 Taylors SC 29687 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 8/10/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Buy, update and rent properties

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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

November 19, 2024 - Present

FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 201 Riverplace, Suite 500, Greenville, SC 29601
RIA
CRD#: 309709
Greenville, SC
Past

September 22, 2021 - November 7, 2024

BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143440
Greenville, SC
Past

November 24, 2020 - September 23, 2021

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Greenville, SC
Past

March 6, 2019 - July 28, 2020

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

April 7, 2015 - July 1, 2016

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 3, 2006 - October 17, 2006

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
ROSELAND, NJ

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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FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ARCHER WEALTH PLANNING | WESTLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNITED SUCCESS BUSINESS ADVISORY LLC | TURMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | TRUVIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS | TIMBER POINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SJ BOYLE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | SERENITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RAPPS & ASSOCIATES | PFS ADVISORS, LLC | NEXT HORIZON ADVISORS, LLC | NETWORK 1 FINANCIAL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | JOSHPE FINANCIAL | ISAAC FINANCIAL | HORIZON PRIVATE WEALTH | GRATUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS WEALTH PARTNERS | FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | COPA WEALTH STRATEGIES | COMPASS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | CLEARPATH FINANCIAL | BE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | AWS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 309709 / SEC#: 801-119354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2020 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
South Carolina
(11/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/1/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ARCHER WEALTH PLANNING | WESTLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNITED SUCCESS BUSINESS ADVISORY LLC | TURMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | TRUVIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS | TIMBER POINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SJ BOYLE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | SERENITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RAPPS & ASSOCIATES | PFS ADVISORS, LLC | NEXT HORIZON ADVISORS, LLC | NETWORK 1 FINANCIAL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | JOSHPE FINANCIAL | ISAAC FINANCIAL | HORIZON PRIVATE WEALTH | GRATUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS WEALTH PARTNERS | FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | COPA WEALTH STRATEGIES | COMPASS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | CLEARPATH FINANCIAL | BE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | AWS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 309709 / SEC#: 801-119354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7301 Mission Road Suite 326, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 222-8862
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
69

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PORTFOLIO MANAGER'S WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,774
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,212,196,068

Red Flags


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Company Information


FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 309709Greenville, SC 29601

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