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Christopher W. Harper

PLANTE MORAN INSURANCE AGENCY
Southfield, MI 48075
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CRD#: 5715505
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Professional summary


Christopher William Harper, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Chris Harper, is a registered financial professional currently at PLANTE MORAN INSURANCE AGENCY located in Southfield, Michigan and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Southfield, Michigan.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Harper

Other business activities


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Investment Advisor Representative for Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC. No compensation. Registered to comply with state registration requirements allowing for the distribution of investment advisor material.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

October 19, 2009 - Present

PLANTE MORAN INSURANCE AGENCY

Office #1: 3000 Town Center Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48075
BD
CRD#: 127257
Southfield, MI
Current

January 14, 2010 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3000 Town Center Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48075
BD
CRD#: 31243
Southfield, MI
Past

May 25, 2010 - March 22, 2023

PLANTE MORAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 112158
SOUTHFIELD, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

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Arizona
(10/17/2024)
RR
California
(11/6/2013)
RR
Colorado
(11/25/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/14/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/14/2010)
RR
Illinois
(1/14/2010)
RR
Indiana
(8/1/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(10/22/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/14/2010)
RR
Nevada
(10/23/2024)
RR
New York
(9/30/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/22/2020)
RR
Ohio
(1/15/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/16/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(4/3/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/11/2020)
RR
Washington
(12/2/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/31/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/21/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/20/2014
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: , 8-45463

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Mailing Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Phone number
(800) 765-5201
Established
Ohio since 12/08/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VALMARK INVESTMENTS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CALLAHAN, CALEB JONATHANEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5011454
KOZENKO, ELIZABETH ERINFINOP6218110
RYBKA, LAWRENCE JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CEO1661511
WILBURN, DOUGLAS FREDERICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/GENERAL COUNSEL1407686

Disclosures


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Company Information


VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243Southfield, MI 48075

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