Christopher G. Bales

BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT

Orange Beach, AL

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CRD#: 5918445

Professional summary

Christopher Grant Bales, CFP®, who also goes by Chris G Bales, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris G Bales

Other business activities

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.

1) 8/12/2016 - Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 8/1/2016. 2) 8/15/2016 - Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Started 8/1/2016 - 160 Hours Per Month - Time Spent 90% - I provide investment advisory services through Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in August 2016. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per 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. 3) 8/2016 Bridgeworks Divorce Financial Planning, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Managing Member - 10 hours per week performing divorce planning services.

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

January 19, 2024 - Present

BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 291145

Orange Beach, AL

Past

December 14, 2017 - December 31, 2023

BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 291145

ORANGE BEACH, AL

Past

August 16, 2016 - January 2, 2018

TVAMP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 160321

Chattanooga, TN

Past

August 12, 2016 - January 3, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Past

December 6, 2012 - August 31, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Past

December 6, 2012 - August 31, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Past

July 12, 2011 - December 5, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Past

June 14, 2011 - December 5, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

CHATTANOOGA, TN

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

Alabama
(1/19/2024)

IAR

Tennessee
(2/28/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/11/2011

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 1/3/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/13/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291145 / SEC#:

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2024 Approved)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Orange Beach, AL

Mailing Address

Po Box 2223, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Phone number

(423) 280-6287

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	45
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,590,000

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Christopher G. Bales

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Grant Bales's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

TVAMP, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/11/2011

SIE

Date: 1/3/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/13/2011

Current Firm

BRIDGEWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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