Chris A. Bettencourt

BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Bethesda, MD 20814

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CRD#: 5710899

Professional summary

Chris Alan Bettencourt, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Chris has worked at 4 firms .

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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MR. CHRIS BETTENCOURT IS A LICENSED LOAN OFFICER WITH BANCSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC. MY NMLS NUMBER IS 196871 MR. BETTENCOURT IS CURRENTLY LICENSED IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON DC. BANCSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FINANCING FOR QUALIFIED BORROWERS FOR PURCHASING AND REFINANCING PURPOSES. 10 HOURS OR LESS PER WEEK. 2. MR. BETTENCOURT IS A LICENSED LIFE, ANNUITY AND HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT. NATIONAL PRODUCER NUMBER: 16801351, MARYLAND LICENSE: 2100203, VIRGINIA LICENSE NUMBER: 852834; WASHINGTON DC LICENSE NUMBER: 3010979

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

May 14, 2014 - Present

BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 8120 Woodmont Avenue Suite 830, Bethesda, MD 20814

RIA

CRD#: 170715

Bethesda, MD

Past

November 22, 2013 - May 14, 2014

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 125004

BETHESDA, MD

Past

August 17, 2011 - December 31, 2013

ONYX WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 119558

BETHESDA, MD

Past

September 8, 2009 - August 23, 2011

ARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 118257

BETHESDA, MD

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

Colorado
(9/25/2025)

IAR

District of Columbia
(5/15/2014)

IAR

Florida
(10/7/2025)

IAR

Maryland
(5/14/2014)

IAR

Texas
(8/13/2014)

IAR

Virginia
(3/17/2020)

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Exams

Current Firm

BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BETTENCOURT, CHRIS A

CRD#: 170715 / SEC#:

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2025 Approved)

District of Columbia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2014 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/7/2025 Approved)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2014 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2014 Conditional Restricted)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

8120 Woodmont Avenue Suite 830, Bethesda, MD 20814

Mailing Address

Phone number

(301) 656-5600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	190
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 69,507,175

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Chris A. Bettencourt

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Chris Alan Bettencourt's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

ONYX WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

ARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BETHESDA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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