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Christopher A. Byfield

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CRD#: 5656013
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Christopher A Byfield, who also goes by Chris Byfield, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Christopher had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Byfield

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) 8/14/2012: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL - WE PROVIDE ADVISE AND SOME FINANCIAL PLANS. WE CHARGE A FEE AS A PERCENT OF ASSETS UNDER MAHAGEMENT. WE CAN HOWEVER, WORK FOR AN HOURLY FEE AT THE CLIENT'S CHOOSING. - TIME SPENT 60% - SCOTTS VALLEY, CA. (2) 9/24/2012: NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY BYFIELD DBA DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL - ACT AS AN INSURANCE AGENT OR BROKER FOR CLIENTS LOOKING TO OBTAIN A POLICY. - TIME SPENT 15% - SCOTTS VALLEY, CA (3) 08/23/2013 - DBA ONLY - DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL - SCOTTS VALLEY, CA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 30, 2012 - December 31, 2024

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 164604
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA
Past

September 22, 2009 - December 31, 2012

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 107561
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA
Past

September 8, 2009 - December 26, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA
Past

April 24, 2009 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/14/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL
CHRISTOPHER A. BYFIELD DBA DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL | CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY BYFIELD

CRD#: 164604 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
108 Whispering Pines Drive Suite 130, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Mailing Address
Phone number
(831) 438-7223
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts52
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,347,501

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Company Information


DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL

CRD#: 164604

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