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Christopher David Sipes

Christopher David Sipes

AIF®, CFP®
FERMATA ADVISORS
SONOMA, CA
·CRD# 5849183·16 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher David Sipes, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FERMATA ADVISORS located in Sonoma, California. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2021

Years of Experience

16 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FERMATA ADVISORS·CRD# 305614
RIA
539 Broadway Suite A, Sonoma, CA 95476
September 30, 2019 - Present
ENSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 287882
RIA
Sonoma, CA
October 18, 2018 - December 31, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Sonoma, CA
December 1, 2010 - October 17, 2018

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Current Firm

FA
FERMATA ADVISORS

FERMATA 401(K) LLC | SONOMA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SONOMA WEALTH ADVISORS | RICH FINANCIAL LLC | RICH FINANCIAL | FERMATA, LLC | FERMATA TAX | FERMATA ADVISORY, LLC | FERMATA ADVISORS, LLC | FERMATA ADVISORS LLC | FERMATA ADVISORS | FERMATA 401K

CRD#: 305614 / SEC#: 801-117411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

539 Broadway Suite A, Sonoma, CA 95476

Phone Number

(707) 938-7414

# of Employees

26

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 18 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A - SONOMA WEALTH ADVISORS (8/5/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,879

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,009,549,046

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Other business activities

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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.

Appointed with multiple insurance carriers, not investment related, insurance sales, same location, title: agent. Less than 1 hour a month.

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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".
FA
FERMATA ADVISORS

FERMATA 401(K) LLC | SONOMA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SONOMA WEALTH ADVISORS | RICH FINANCIAL LLC | RICH FINANCIAL | FERMATA, LLC | FERMATA TAX | FERMATA ADVISORY, LLC | FERMATA ADVISORS, LLC | FERMATA ADVISORS LLC | FERMATA ADVISORS | FERMATA 401K

CRD#: 305614 / SEC#: 801-117411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2019 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.
IAR
California
(9/30/2019)
IAR
Ohio
(10/7/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/25/2021)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2010About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2015About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2010About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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