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Andrew J. Christopher
LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
Carlsbad, CA
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CRD#: 7178472
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Professional summary
Andrew James Christopher, who also goes by Andy Christopher, is a registered financial advisor currently at LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC located in Carlsbad, California.
Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Andrew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Andy Christopher
Other business activities
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1) United States Navy - Reserves; not investment-related; NOSC North Island PO Box 357099, Bldg. 251 San Diego, CA 92135-7099; Lieutenant Commander; Start Date: 09/2019; approx. 16 of hours/month, of which NONE are business during securities trading hours. 2) Lockheed Martin; not investment-related; San Diego, California; F-35 Instructor Pilot; 02/2022 3) Georgetown University; not investment-related; Washington, District of Columbia; Career Coach and Faculty Advisor; 06/2022
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 22, 2023 - Present
LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
RIA
CRD#: 277149
Carlsbad, CA
Past
November 1, 2019 - November 10, 2021
DOWLING & YAHNKE, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107672
SAN DIEGO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
CRD#: 277149 / SEC#: 801-120413
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2021 Approved)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2021 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2021 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/4/2021 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2021 Terminated)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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(6/22/2023)
IAR
Texas(1/3/2025)
Current Firm
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LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
CRD#: 277149 / SEC#: 801-120413
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2021 Approved)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2021 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2021 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/4/2021 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2021 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
6921 Office Park Circle, Knoxville, TN 37909
Mailing Address
Phone number
(865) 240-2292
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13
SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,388 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 360,175,782 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 | ||
| 06/27/2023 | ||
| 10/07/2022 |
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