Christopher D. Melber

THE SUM

The Woodlands, TX 77381

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CRD#: 5990888

Professional summary

Christopher Daniel Melber, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THE SUM located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. 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

None

Other business activities

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the name of the other business: The Sum Prep, LLC Whether the business is investment-related: No the address of the other business: 4526 Research Forest Dr, Ste 240, The Woodlands, TX 77381 the nature of the other business: Tax Preparation your position: Manager/Tax Preparer title, or relationship with the other business: Manager the start date of your relationship: 1/1/2023 the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: Approximately 5, but it will only take place from February through April. the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: This will take about 60 hours per year and will be done from February through March. On average, this is less than 5 per month. briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Prepare tax returns for select customers of The Sum.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2020

Experience

Current

November 5, 2021 - Present

THE SUM

Office #1: 4526 Research Forest Dr. Suite 240, The Woodlands, TX 77381

RIA

CRD#: 297658

The Woodlands, TX

Past

November 24, 2020 - October 4, 2021

THE SUM

RIA

CRD#: 297658

THE WOODLANDS, TX

Past

July 13, 2018 - November 18, 2019

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

BOSTON, MA

Past

November 8, 2012 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

THE WOODLANDS, TX

Past

January 24, 2012 - November 18, 2019

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

THE WOODLANDS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE SUM

THE PLANNING PROJECT LLC | THE SUM

CRD#: 297658 / SEC#: 801-122376

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2021 Terminated)

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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

Louisiana
(3/25/2024)

IAR

Texas
(11/5/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/18/2012

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/23/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

THE SUM

THE PLANNING PROJECT LLC | THE SUM

CRD#: 297658 / SEC#: 801-122376

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2021 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

4526 Research Forest Dr. Suite 240, The Woodlands, TX 77381

Mailing Address

Phone number

(281) 940-4859

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	875
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 409,460,174

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Christopher D. Melber

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

THE SUM

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE SUM

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/18/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/23/2012

Current Firm

THE SUM

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

THE SUM

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