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Christopher A. Vanbuhler

BALENTINE
RALEIGH, NC 27603
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CRD#: 7171414
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Professional summary

Christopher Allan Vanbuhler, who also goes by Christopher Allan Van Buhler, Chris Vanbuhler, Christopher Vanbuhler, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALENTINE located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Christopher Allan Van Buhler | Chris Vanbuhler | Christopher Vanbuhler

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 15, 2026 - Present

BALENTINE

Office #1: 301 Hillsborough St Suite 920, Raleigh, NC 27603
RIA
CRD#: 152511
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 17, 2021 - March 15, 2024

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
RALEIGH, NC
Past

October 18, 2019 - October 14, 2021

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BA
BALENTINE
BALENTINE | BALENTINE LLC

CRD#: 152511 / SEC#: 801-70910

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2009 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(3/15/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/17/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/28/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/30/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/20/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

BA
BALENTINE
BALENTINE | BALENTINE LLC

CRD#: 152511 / SEC#: 801-70910

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2009 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
3344 Peachtree Road Ne Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30326
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 537-4800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BALENTINE FORM ADV 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,796
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,295,516,500

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Company Information

BALENTINE

CRD#: 152511Raleigh, NC 27603

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