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Christopher D. Ferraro
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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CRD#: 6181597
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Professional summary
Christopher Daniel Ferraro, who also goes by Chris Daniel Ferraro, Chris Ferraro, Christopher D Ferraro, Christopher Daniiel Ferraro, is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Daniel Ferraro | Chris Ferraro | Christopher D Ferraro | Christopher Daniiel Ferraro
Other business activities
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1) Christopher Ferraro is dually registered with HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC ("HAP") and LPL Financial LLC ("LPL Financial"). Mr. Ferraro has served as an Investment Advisor Representative ("IAR") with HPAG and as a Registered Representative ("RR") with LPL Financial since 04/2025. Business is conducted from 2651 Warrenville Road, Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL, 60515. Approximately 90% of Mr. Ferraro's time is for services as an IAR and the balance as an RR. 2) 04/11/2025 - HighPoint Planning Partners - Investment Related - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date: 04/08/2025 - 40 Hrs/Mth - 40 Hrs During Trading. 3) 04/10/2025 - Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date: 03/17/2025 - I provide investment advisory services through Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 3/2025. 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. - 160 Hrs/Mth - 5 Hrs During Trading. -
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 10, 2025 - Present
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
Office #1: 2800 W. Higgins Road Suite 100, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169Office #2: 2651 Warrenville Road Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515RIA
CRD#: 316636
Hoffman Estates, IL
Current
April 7, 2025 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 2651 Warrenville Road Ste 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515Office #2: 2800 W. Higgins Road, Ste 100, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Downers Grove, IL
Past
March 11, 2021 - April 8, 2025
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7927
Chicago, IL
Past
March 11, 2021 - April 8, 2025
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7927
Chicago, IL
Past
November 5, 2019 - March 11, 2021
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
WESTCHESTER, IL
Past
November 5, 2019 - March 11, 2021
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
WESTCHESTER, IL
Past
March 31, 2016 - November 14, 2019
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
Past
May 27, 2013 - November 14, 2019
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
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".
HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KEITH E. MURPHY | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC
CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2021 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.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
Alabama(11/4/2025)
RR
California(4/7/2025)
RR
Colorado(11/4/2025)
RR
Florida(4/7/2025)
RR
Illinois(4/7/2025)
IAR
Illinois(4/10/2025)
RR
Indiana(5/27/2025)
RR
Kentucky(4/7/2025)
RR
Michigan(4/7/2025)
RR
New York(4/7/2025)
RR
North Carolina(4/7/2025)
RR
Ohio(11/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee(4/7/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(4/7/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KEITH E. MURPHY | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC
CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
2651 Warrenville Road Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 719-9222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
104
SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,813 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,999,000,000 |
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