Christopher J. Morris

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS

SARASOTA, FL 34236

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CRD#: 6514405

Professional summary

Christopher John Morris, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by C.j. Morris, Christophe Morris, Christopher J Morris, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Sarasota, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Sarasota, Florida.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

C.j. Morris | Christophe Morris | Christopher J Morris

Other business activities

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1) CS&L CPAS POSITION: Tax & Advisory Manager NATURE: Provide accounting, tax and consultation services as part of a regional CPA firm. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 12/02/2019 ADDRESS: 1515 Ringling Blvd., Suite 900, Sarasota FL 34236, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare & review tax returns for compliance; solicit accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation prospects to provide related services for a fee.

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Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

June 30, 2021 - Present

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 1515 Ringling Blvd, Suite 900, Sarasota, FL 34236

RIA

CRD#: 106237

SARASOTA, FL

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1515 Ringling Blvd, Suite 900, Sarasota, FL 34236

CRD#: 13572

SARASOTA, FL

Past

March 22, 2021 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

SARASOTA, FL

Past

February 8, 2016 - November 29, 2019

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Sarasota, FL

Past

October 7, 2015 - December 6, 2019

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 112139

SARASOTA, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)

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.

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.

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IAR

Florida
(6/30/2021)

Florida
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/8/2016

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/25/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/8/2016

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801

Mailing Address

Phone number

(563) 582-2855

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

254

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APP ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	13,679
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,933,162,284

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/16/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher J. Morris

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/8/2016

Series 65

Date: 8/25/2015

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/8/2016

FINRA

Current Firm

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

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