Christopher V. Mercer

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS

Glenview, IL

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CRD#: 5468825

Professional summary

Christopher V Mercer, who also goes by Chris V Mercer, is a registered financial advisor currently at LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC located in Glenview, Illinois.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris V Mercer

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) Licensed Insurance Agent; Not investment-related; 2325 Greenfield Dr, Glenview, IL 60025; Insurance sales; Implementations of insurance recommendations

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 9, 2024 - Present

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 288255

Glenview, IL

Past

January 26, 2022 - April 10, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Northbrook, IL

Past

January 26, 2022 - April 10, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Northbrook, IL

Past

February 27, 2018 - October 14, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

Northbrook, IL

Past

February 26, 2018 - September 7, 2023

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

NORTHBROOK, IL

Past

February 26, 2018 - April 10, 2024

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

Northbrook, IL

Past

February 13, 2017 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 169988

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

September 1, 2011 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

NORTHBROOK, IL

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".

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288255 / SEC#: 801-119648

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2020 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2020 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

Illinois
(4/9/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/13/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/3/2011

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/31/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 7/14/2015

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 5/22/2015

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288255 / SEC#: 801-119648

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2020 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2020 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

4095 Park East Ct. Ste. C, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Mailing Address

Phone number

(616) 200-6512

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LIFEWORKS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, AND PRIVACY POLICY (9/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,785
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 742,298,024

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Christopher V. Mercer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher V Mercer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SCOTTRADE, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/13/2017

Series 63

Date: 10/3/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/31/2011

Series 10

Date: 7/14/2015

Series 9

Date: 5/22/2015

Current Firm

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

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