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Christopher J. Kobes

BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 5825462
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Professional summary


Christopher Joseph Kobes, who also goes by Chris J Kobes, is a registered financial advisor currently at BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in West Des Moines, Iowa and SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris J Kobes

Other business activities


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dba -- H K Financial Services; Investment Related; 6200 Aurora Avenue #600-W, Urbandale, IA 50322; Financial Services; Chief Compliance Officer and Registered IAR; Start Date:02/2016; 160 hours per month with all 160 hours occurring during trading hours; Duties include managing the compliance program for HKFS's Registered Investment Advisor, providing guidance, training and education to employees, advisors and management as well as monitoring and testing business activities of the firm. I also provide legal counsel. HK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. POSITION: Chief Compliance Officer NATURE: asset management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 02/15/2016 ADDRESS: 3390 Asbury Rd, Dubuque IA 52002 DESCRIPTION: Salaried employee of the business. Serve as Chief Compliance Officer for the registered investment adviser's compliance program and act as legal counsel for legal issues.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2023 - Present

BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
CRD#: 120641
West Des Moines, IA
Current

January 6, 2023 - Present

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

Office #1: 8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266Office #2: 8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 158538
West Des Moines, IA
Past

September 30, 2020 - November 30, 2022

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
URBANDALE, IA
Past

May 18, 2016 - November 30, 2022

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106237
Des Moines, IA
Past

May 17, 2016 - May 18, 2016

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
URBANDALE, IA
Past

April 12, 2016 - September 30, 2020

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
URBANDALE, IA
Past

February 24, 2012 - January 29, 2013

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 25, 2010 - February 17, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | ZERO COMMISSION PORTFOLIOS

CRD#: 120641 / SEC#: 801-61249

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2002 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2002 Cancelled)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/1/2001 Terminated)

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
Iowa
(1/6/2023)
IAR
Iowa
(1/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/17/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BC
BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | ZERO COMMISSION PORTFOLIOS

CRD#: 120641 / SEC#: 801-61249

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2002 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2002 Cancelled)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/1/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7777 Washington Village Drive Suite 280, Dayton, OH 45459
Mailing Address
Phone number
(937) 439-9093
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BEACON CAPITAL - FORM ADV PART 2A (8/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,893
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,669,480,758

Red Flags


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Company Information


BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 120641West Des Moines, IA 50266

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