CHRISTOPHER F. AROTIN
CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | PRINCIPAL
DENVER, CO 80237
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CRD#: 5544028
Professional summary
CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS AROTIN, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Arotin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS located in Denver, Colorado.
CHRISTOPHER is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. CHRISTOPHER has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.
Biography
Chris is a Principal in the Los Angeles office. He is the Director of Financial Wellness for the Cerity Partners’ Retirement Plan Advisory practice, as well as an acting Senior Financial Wellness Coach.
Chris entered the financial services industry in 2006. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Chris combined his background in hospitality with finance to bring distinguished service and superior financial education to individual clients at Bank of America. Chris joined Pension Architects in 2008 and has a steadfast commitment to service and retirement plan participant education that provides clients peace of mind through independent financial empowerment. Pension Architects merged with Cerity Partners in January 2013.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Arotin
Other business activities
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Phaedrus, LLC; Not Investment-Related; Denver, CO; Singer/Songwriter; Proprietor; 9/2023; 1 hour per month; 0 hours during securities trading hours
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Education
Pennsylvania State University
B.S. - Hospitality
Experience
Current
February 13, 2014 - Present
CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS
Office #1: 7001 E Belleview Avenue, Denver, CO 80237RIA
CRD#: 164198
DENVER, CO
Past
April 1, 2014 - February 23, 2017
PENSION ARCHITECTS ADVISORY GROUP LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168860
MALIBU, CA
Past
January 4, 2012 - January 25, 2013
BRIDGE ADVISORY LLC
RIA
CRD#: 148282
MALIBU, CA
Past
November 11, 2010 - January 22, 2013
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
BD
CRD#: 20804
MALIBU, CA
Past
May 19, 2010 - December 31, 2013
PENSION ARCHITECTS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 145242
MALIBU, CA
Past
November 9, 2009 - November 12, 2010
NRP FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 103717
MALIBU, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CP
CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS
CERITY PARTNERS | RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS AN HPM PARTNERS MEMBER FIRM LLC | RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | PENSION ARCHITECTS | CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS LLC | CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS
CRD#: 164198 / SEC#: 801-76705
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2012 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Colorado(1/10/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CP
CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS
CERITY PARTNERS | RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS AN HPM PARTNERS MEMBER FIRM LLC | RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | PENSION ARCHITECTS | CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS LLC | CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS
CRD#: 164198 / SEC#: 801-76705
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
99 Park Avenue 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 850-4260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
87
SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 622 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 18,953,321,052 |
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Company Information
CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS
PRINCIPALCRD#: 164198Denver, CO 80237TRUST BUT VERIFY
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