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Christopher S. Cox

PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP
San Jose, CA
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CRD#: 5267373
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Professional summary


Christopher Sean Cox is a registered financial advisor currently at PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC located in San Jose, California.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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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.
1 - Beach III, LLC; Not investment related; Online retail T-shirt store, I am the Owner and only person affiliated with the Company; I spend about 15 hrs/month on this business; outside of security trading hours; my duties are developing the product and eventually distribution. 2 - Forward Partners Group, limited partner (33.33% ownership); referral group of professionals which includes CPAs, financial advisors, and attorneys, began involvement 3/2016, approximately 3 hours a month spent on the business. 3. Brightside Wealth Management, LLC 05/2024, Owner, LLC for tax purposes, DBA of Portside Wealth Group. 4. Chris Cox, 1/2025 offering fixed life and annuity products. investment related. Fixed Insurance Business for clients, 1-5 hours/month during non business hours, 1-5 month/hours during business hours.

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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

May 22, 2024 - Present

PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 325175
San Jose, CA
Past

April 9, 2021 - April 22, 2024

BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167811
Mountain View, CA
Past

October 1, 2019 - March 12, 2021

ALLWORTH FINANCIAL, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 111167
San Jose, CA
Past

March 5, 2014 - November 6, 2019

SIENA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146902
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

February 2, 2009 - February 3, 2014

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1027
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Past

February 2, 2009 - February 3, 2014

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Past

March 27, 2008 - December 1, 2008

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

February 5, 2008 - December 1, 2008

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

January 1, 2007 - January 11, 2008

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
SAN JOSE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC
ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VITAL RETIREMENT | VISION TREE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TWF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL GROUP | TRUROCK WEALTH | SUNCREST ADVISORS | SMART FINANCIAL | SEYMOUR FINANCIAL | SCOTT STEPHAN IFS | PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC | PODUNK FINANCIAL | OXFORD WEALTH ADVISORS | OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP | MCKELL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH INVESTMENT COUNSEL | JOHNSTONROGERS | JEFFREY R WANGSGARD AND ASSOCIATES | HURST FINANCIAL CONSULTING | HUDSON OAKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREEN STREET WEALTH ADVISORS | FRONTIER ADVISOR GROUP | FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS | DOLEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL PROTECTION INSURANCE | CANYON STRATEGIC WEALTH GROUP | CACHE FINANCIAL | BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BREVITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | AVENTUS WEALTH

CRD#: 325175 / SEC#: 801-127529

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2023 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
(5/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/26/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC
ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VITAL RETIREMENT | VISION TREE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TWF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL GROUP | TRUROCK WEALTH | SUNCREST ADVISORS | SMART FINANCIAL | SEYMOUR FINANCIAL | SCOTT STEPHAN IFS | PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC | PODUNK FINANCIAL | OXFORD WEALTH ADVISORS | OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP | MCKELL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH INVESTMENT COUNSEL | JOHNSTONROGERS | JEFFREY R WANGSGARD AND ASSOCIATES | HURST FINANCIAL CONSULTING | HUDSON OAKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREEN STREET WEALTH ADVISORS | FRONTIER ADVISOR GROUP | FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS | DOLEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL PROTECTION INSURANCE | CANYON STRATEGIC WEALTH GROUP | CACHE FINANCIAL | BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BREVITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | AVENTUS WEALTH

CRD#: 325175 / SEC#: 801-127529

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3507 N University Ave Suite 150, Provo, UT 84604
Mailing Address
Phone number
(385) 412-1222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
47

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC ADV BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,507
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,125,318,236

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Company Information


PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 325175San Jose, CA

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