AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
Christopher Thomas Cortese

Christopher T. Cortese

LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING
Rockport, ME
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 6734228
Christopher Thomas Cortese

Professional summary


Christopher Thomas Cortese, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC located in Rockport, Maine.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Christopher has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


Prior to his career in financial planning, Chris was a Foreign Service Officer and diplomat in China, Taiwan, Colombia, and Uruguay for 13 years. As an Air Force Officer and military pilot, he flew more than 5,000 hours in a variety of aircraft such as the T-38, MH-53J, and C-5. Chris' wife, Sherise, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). They have three children in high school and another proudly serving in the Air Force  They live on the beautiful mid-coast of Maine and enjoy kayaking, hiking, skiing and snowshoeing.
top-8-questions

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Life Transitions
Education Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
College/Education Planning
Federal Employees
Generation X
Middle Income Client Needs
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520. Ad hoc management consulting. On availability roster 12/2018. Non-investment related. Duties to include logistics, operations and human resources. Up to 20% of time spent on this activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Christopher Thomas Cortese's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2019

Experience


Current

March 14, 2017 - Present

LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286100
Rockport, ME

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
District of Columbia
(5/26/2020)
IAR
Maine
(3/14/2017)
IAR
Maryland
(5/9/2020)
IAR
New York
(2/2/2022)
IAR
Texas
(6/27/2018)
IAR
Virginia
(10/19/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/26/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
LOGBOOK | LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 286100 / SEC#:

District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2020 Approved)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2017 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2020 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2021 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2017 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
Rockport, ME
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 651-2317
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts297
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 45,512,661

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

LOGBOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 286100Rockport, ME

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Christopher Cortese

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Contact information


(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics