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Christopher D. Begbie
GOOD LIFE ADVISORS
Riverside, IL
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CRD#: 5691619
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Professional summary
Christopher Douglas Begbie, who also goes by Christopher D Begbie, Christopher Douglas Begbie, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC located in Riverside, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Riverside, Illinois.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher D Begbie | Christopher Douglas Begbie
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. 05/10/2022 - The Good Life Companies - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) 2. 05/10/2022 - Good Life Financial Advisors - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) 3. 05/24/2022 - Good Life Financial Advisors - Registered Admin - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) 4. 05/24/2022 - The Good Life Companies - Registered Admin - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) 5. 10/02/2023 - Begbie Wealth Advisory LLC - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 09/12/2023 - 15 Hours Per Month/ 1 Hour During Trading 6. 10/03/2023 - Begbie Wealth Advisory LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 09/12/2023 - 15 Hours Per Month/ 2 Hours During Trading 7. 11/24/2023 - Good Life Advisors, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 11/14/2023 - 40 Hours Per Month/ During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 11/2023. I expect to spend approximately 40 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 7. 11/12/2024 - Penn Mutual - Non-Variable Insurance - Sub-Agent - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) _ Start Date 09/12/2024 - 6 Hours Per Month/ 1 Hour During Trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 19, 2023 - Present
GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 171898
Riverside, IL
Current
May 19, 2021 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 362 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL 60546RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
RIVERSIDE, IL
Past
July 21, 2021 - October 28, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
RIVERSIDE, IL
Past
June 13, 2018 - July 21, 2021
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
April 16, 2018 - July 21, 2021
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
June 7, 2016 - April 16, 2018
PROFUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19541
BETHESDA, MD
Past
April 17, 2015 - May 16, 2016
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7174
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 6, 2013 - March 30, 2015
OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 29, 2012 - July 29, 2013
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 129052
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Past
August 29, 2012 - July 29, 2013
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BD
CRD#: 129052
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Past
October 3, 2011 - August 6, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past
August 31, 2011 - August 6, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC
A.C. HEARNE & CO LLC | VIRTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALLEY MANOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | UMBRELLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE HOSKINS & RAMIREZ GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH PLANNING | STROHM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ADVISORS | SHEAR CAPITAL GROUP, LLC FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WEALTH MGT. SERVICES | SEVEN FIELDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCOTT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SALEEM & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGERS | RESOLUTE FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS | PRINCIPLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | PCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MY PLANNING PRO | MODERN FAMILY ASSET MANAGEMENT | MCCALEB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LPL FINANCIAL | LORD INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | GRANDVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADVIEW EWEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP OF WYOMISSING | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF ORLANDO | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF NOVA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT, SC | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CELEBRATION | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOOD LIFE COMPANIES | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF WEST MICHIGAN | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT SC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF BERKS COUNTY | GENERATIONS ASSET MANAGEMENT | GDI WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIRESIDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ETHOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DSG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DANZER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CROSS ROADS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT - DEATON PRICE GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - THE TEMPLETON GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL | COMMERCIAL TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES | CITADEL FINANCIAL PLANNING | BLUESAFE FINANCIAL | BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL GROUP | BEGBIE WEALTH ADVISORY LLC | APEIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLGOOD FINANCIAL | ADVICE ONLY FINANCIAL PLANS
CRD#: 171898 / SEC#: 801-80003
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2014 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
Illinois(7/21/2021)
IAR
Illinois(1/19/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/3/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC
A.C. HEARNE & CO LLC | VIRTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALLEY MANOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | UMBRELLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE HOSKINS & RAMIREZ GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH PLANNING | STROHM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ADVISORS | SHEAR CAPITAL GROUP, LLC FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WEALTH MGT. SERVICES | SEVEN FIELDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCOTT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SALEEM & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGERS | RESOLUTE FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS | PRINCIPLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | PCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MY PLANNING PRO | MODERN FAMILY ASSET MANAGEMENT | MCCALEB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LPL FINANCIAL | LORD INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | GRANDVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADVIEW EWEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP OF WYOMISSING | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF ORLANDO | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF NOVA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT, SC | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CELEBRATION | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOOD LIFE COMPANIES | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF WEST MICHIGAN | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT SC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF BERKS COUNTY | GENERATIONS ASSET MANAGEMENT | GDI WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIRESIDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ETHOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DSG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DANZER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CROSS ROADS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT - DEATON PRICE GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - THE TEMPLETON GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL | COMMERCIAL TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES | CITADEL FINANCIAL PLANNING | BLUESAFE FINANCIAL | BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL GROUP | BEGBIE WEALTH ADVISORY LLC | APEIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLGOOD FINANCIAL | ADVICE ONLY FINANCIAL PLANS
CRD#: 171898 / SEC#: 801-80003
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
2395 Lancaster Pike, Reading, PA 19607
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 898-6927
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
140
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 18,113 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,486,583,189 |
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