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Christopher J. Mendoza

15 EQUITY
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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CRD#: 5213966
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Professional summary


Christopher J Mendoza, who also goes by Christopher John Mendoza, is a registered financial advisor currently at 15 EQUITY located in Santa Barbara, California.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Aliases


Christopher John Mendoza

Other business activities


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MR. CHRISTOPHER MENDOZA IS CURRENTLY A DIRECTOR AT THE JING INSTITUTE. THE JING INSTITUTE IS A CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER THAT TEACHES CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AND LOCATED AT 9865 BUSINESSPARK AVE, SUITE D, SAN DIEGO, CA 921121. HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BUSINESS STARTED ON 11/2004. HE ANTICIPATES HIS ACTIVITIES AT THE JING INSTITUTE WILL CONSUME LESS THAN 10 HOURS PER MONTH. MR. MENDOZA DOES NOT RECEIVE COMMISSIONS FROM THIS BUSINESS. MR. CHRISTOPHER MENDOZA IS CURRENTLY A VICE PRESIDENT AND 50% OWNER OF VX LOGISTICS, LLC. VX LOGISTICS IS A LICENSED AND BONDED FREIGHT SHIPPING AND TRUCKING COMPANY RUNNING FREIGHT HAULING BUSINESS IN SAN DIEGO, CA. MR. MENDOZA PERFORMS HIS DUTIES OF ACTING AS A VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVIDING MANAEMENT OVERSIGHT SERVICES FROM 12189 CAMINITO CORRIENTE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128. HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BUSINESS STARTED ON 09/2020. MR. MENDOZA DEDICATES APPROXIMATELY 80 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND IS COMPENSATED BASED ON HIS YEARLY SALARY.

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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

September 15, 2021 - Present

15 EQUITY

Office #1: 10 East Yanonali Street Suite 109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RIA
CRD#: 310628
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

May 28, 2015 - September 9, 2016

HUMMINGBIRD

RIA
CRD#: 175313
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 19, 2007 - November 30, 2023

GRAHAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141184
SAN DIEGO, CA

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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15 EQUITY
15 EQUITY | 15 EQUITY, LLC

CRD#: 310628 / SEC#: 801-119711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2020 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
California
(9/15/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/5/2024)
IAR
Texas
(9/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/5/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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15 EQUITY
15 EQUITY | 15 EQUITY, LLC

CRD#: 310628 / SEC#: 801-119711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10 East Yanonali Street Suite 109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 456-4426
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

15 EQUITY BROCHURE (8/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts107
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 123,190,418

Red Flags


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Company Information


15 EQUITY

CRD#: 310628Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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