Christopher A. Taylor
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409
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CRD#: 5778712
Professional summary
Christopher Alan Taylor, CFP®, who also goes by Christopher Alan Brum-taylor, Chris A Taylor, is a registered financial advisor currently at APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher Alan Brum-Taylor | Chris A Taylor
Other business activities
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(1) 05/17/2013: SolomonWood Financial Advisors - Non-Variable Insurance DBA - DBA: SolomonWood Financial Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 10% Time Spent - Agent - fixed insurance: Life insurance (non variable), Disability, Long Term Care, and Health Insurance
(2) 10/29/2013: SMWD Financial Advisors - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s)
(3) 09/08/2016: Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor - DBA: (Hybrid) Innovative Advisory Partners - Investment Related - 2433 S. Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37415 - Start 08/15/2016 - 150 Hr/Mo; 130 Hour(s) During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity on 8/29/16. I expect to spend approximately 150 hours/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.
(4) 9/30/2016 - Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) Franklin Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date:08/15/2016 - 150 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity on 8/29/16. I expect to spend approximately 150 hours/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.
(5) 6/26/2018 - SolomonWood - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date:06/06/2018 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Trading.
(6) 7/17/2018 - Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC - DBA: SolomonWood Financial Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date:08/15/2016 - 150 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity on 7/18/2018. I expect to spend approximately 150 hours/month on this activity. Please see the advisory firms 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. 3/25/2020--APEX Strategic Wealth, LLC--Investment Related--At Reported Business Location(s)--Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid--Started 03/16/2020--80Hrs/Month During Trading--I Provide Investment Advisory Services Through APEX Strategic Wealth, LLC
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2019
Experience
Current
May 27, 2020 - Present
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC
Office #1: 3800 St. Elmo Ave. Suite 305, Chattanooga, TN 37409RIA
CRD#: 308569
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past
February 7, 2017 - June 30, 2020
INNOVATIVE ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 156135
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past
July 31, 2013 - December 31, 2016
INNOVATIVE ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 156135
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past
July 22, 2013 - November 5, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past
December 1, 2011 - July 26, 2013
OSAIC FA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3978
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past
October 12, 2011 - July 26, 2013
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AS
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC | SOLOMONWOOD, LLC | BRIDGETOWN INVESTMENT COUNSEL
CRD#: 308569 / SEC#: 801-118732
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2020 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
Tennessee(5/27/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
AS
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC | SOLOMONWOOD, LLC | BRIDGETOWN INVESTMENT COUNSEL
CRD#: 308569 / SEC#: 801-118732
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3800 St. Elmo Ave. Suite 305, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Mailing Address
Phone number
(423) 267-0046
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8
SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,331 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 227,271,694 |
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Company Information
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC
CRD#: 308569Chattanooga, TN 37409TRUST BUT VERIFY
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