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Christopher M. Bell
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Boca Raton, FL 33486
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CRD#: 5422543
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Professional summary
Christopher Michael Bell, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Bell, Christopher M Bell, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida and ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Boca Raton, Florida.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Bell | Christopher M Bell
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2016
Experience
Current
January 15, 2021 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 5355 Town Center Rd Floor 6, Boca Raton, FL 33486RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Boca Raton, FL
Current
February 20, 2024 - Present
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 5355 Town Center Rd Floor 6, Boca Raton, FL 33486RIA
CRD#: 294197
Boca Raton, FL
Current
January 15, 2021 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 5355 Town Center Rd Floor 6, Boca Raton, FL 33486RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Boca Raton, FL
Past
August 20, 2008 - January 19, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Past
August 14, 2008 - January 19, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Past
July 1, 2008 - August 20, 2008
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4161
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
April 28, 2008 - August 20, 2008
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
December 14, 2007 - April 2, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
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".
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(1/15/2021)
RR
California(1/15/2021)
RR
Colorado(1/15/2021)
RR
Connecticut(1/15/2021)
RR
Delaware(1/15/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(9/21/2021)
RR
Florida(1/15/2021)
IAR
Florida(1/21/2021)
RR
Georgia(9/21/2021)
RR
Illinois(1/15/2021)
RR
Indiana(1/15/2021)
RR
Iowa(4/3/2023)
RR
Kentucky(3/8/2024)
RR
Louisiana(9/21/2021)
RR
Maine(1/15/2021)
RR
Maryland(1/15/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(1/15/2021)
RR
Michigan(1/15/2021)
RR
Minnesota(9/21/2021)
RR
Missouri(9/21/2021)
RR
Montana(1/15/2021)
RR
Nevada(1/15/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(1/15/2021)
RR
New Jersey(1/15/2021)
RR
New Mexico(9/21/2021)
RR
New York(1/15/2021)
RR
North Carolina(1/15/2021)
RR
Ohio(1/15/2021)
RR
Oregon(1/15/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/15/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico(9/16/2025)
RR
South Carolina(1/15/2021)
RR
Tennessee(1/15/2021)
RR
Texas(1/15/2021)
IAR
Texas(1/15/2021)
RR
Virginia(1/15/2021)
RR
Washington(6/11/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(1/15/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 76,628 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 70,030,224,514 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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Company Information
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361Boca Raton, FL 33486TRUST BUT VERIFY
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