Christopher M. Brown

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428

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CRD#: 6028654

Professional summary

Christopher Mark Brown is a registered financial advisor currently at CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. located in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 20, 2018 - Present

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 1001 Conshohocken State Road Suite 2-600, West Conshohocken, PA 19428Office #2: 5959 Rockside Woods Blvd N Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131

RIA

CRD#: 16678

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Current

January 7, 2020 - Present

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5959 Rockside Woods Blvd N Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131Office #2: 6801 Brecksville Rd Door N, Cleveland, OH 44131

RIA

CRD#: 286002

Cleveland, OH

Current

September 20, 2018 - Present

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 1001 Conshohocken State Road Suite 2-600, West Conshohocken, PA 19428Office #2: 5959 Rockside Woods Blvd N Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131

RIA

CRD#: 16678

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Past

January 5, 2017 - October 6, 2018

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

CANTON, OH

Past

October 9, 2015 - July 12, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

AKRON, OH

Past

October 6, 2015 - July 12, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

AKRON, OH

Past

April 17, 2012 - July 22, 2015

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

CORAOPOLIS, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 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.

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

Alabama
(3/26/2025)

Alaska
(3/26/2025)

Arizona
(4/4/2025)

Arkansas
(4/11/2025)

California
(3/26/2025)

Colorado
(3/27/2025)

District of Columbia
(4/24/2025)

Georgia
(3/27/2025)

Hawaii
(4/4/2024)

Illinois
(10/20/2022)

Louisiana
(3/26/2025)

Maryland
(3/27/2025)

Michigan
(9/23/2025)

New Jersey
(3/26/2025)

New York
(5/18/2025)

Ohio
(9/20/2018)

IAR

Ohio
(9/20/2018)

Pennsylvania
(6/13/2024)

Virginia
(3/27/2025)

West Virginia
(3/26/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/8/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/28/2012

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 10/21/2022

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/1/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/14/2012

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 10/26/2023

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/20/2018

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5959 Rockside Woods Blvd N Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131

Mailing Address

Phone number

(216) 447-9000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CBIZ IAS BROCHURE NO WRAP (3/27/2025)

THE CBIZ INR WRAP BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,658
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 10,491,932,749

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Christopher M. Brown

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Mark Brown's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/8/2015

Series 63

Date: 4/28/2012

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 52TO

Date: 10/21/2022

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/1/2013

Series 6

Date: 4/14/2012

Series 53

Date: 10/26/2023

Series 24

Date: 5/20/2018

FINRA

Current Firm

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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