Christopher A. Markos
CHOICE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Waterville, ME 04901
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CRD#: 5523951
Professional summary
Christopher Arthur Markos, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CHOICE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Waterville, Maine and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Waterville, Maine.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHOICE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 08/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 07/18/2016; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA CHOICE INVESTMENTS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 2013; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40+ HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 HOURS; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROTARY CLUB OF GARDINER, ME; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 365, GARDINER, ME 04345; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SERVICE ORGANIZATION; START DATE: 07/2012; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAINTAIN FINANCES AND PROVIDE MONTHLY SUMMARIES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 5.CHOICE WEALTH ADVISORS, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 08/2018, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWA 325D, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 46 MATTSON HEIGHTS, GARDNER, ME 04345 NATURE OF BUSINESS: PURCHASE RENTAL REAL ESTATE START DATE: 11/10/2021 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/PRESIDENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENTS REAL ESTATE AND MAINTAINS LLC
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2016
Experience
Current
August 22, 2018 - Present
CHOICE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 325-d Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901RIA
CRD#: 297745
Waterville, ME
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 325-d Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901RIA
CRD#: 105644
WATERVILLE, ME
Current
October 3, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 325-d Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901BD
CRD#: 10299
Waterville, ME
Past
October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
September 6, 2013 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
WATERVILLE, ME
Past
September 6, 2013 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
WATERVILLE, ME
Past
November 11, 2011 - September 10, 2013
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 15340
GARDINER, ME
Past
November 11, 2011 - September 10, 2013
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
GARDINER, ME
Past
June 18, 2008 - November 11, 2011
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 127787
BRUNSWICK, ME
Past
May 23, 2008 - November 11, 2011
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 127787
BRUNSWICK, ME
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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.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(10/3/2016)
RR
Florida(10/3/2016)
RR
Maine(10/3/2016)
IAR
Maine(8/22/2018)
RR
Massachusetts(1/4/2023)
RR
New Jersey(10/3/2016)
RR
Ohio(7/6/2022)
RR
Oregon(4/7/2021)
IAR
Texas(11/13/2018)
RR
Texas(4/14/2025)
RR
Utah(1/3/2022)
RR
Vermont(1/4/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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