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Christopher Martin Dobson

DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT
PETALUMA, CA
·CRD# 735087·45 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Martin Dobson, who also goes by Chris Dobson, is a registered financial advisor currently at DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Petaluma, California. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris Dobson

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Years of Experience

45 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT·CRD# 112079
RIA
7 Fourth Street Suite 25, Petaluma, CA 94952
April 30, 2026 - Present
DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT·CRD# 112079
RIA
Petaluma, CA
July 2, 1996 - December 31, 2025
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 6320
BD
June 30, 1981 - December 24, 1986
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
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June 30, 1981 - February 9, 1994
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
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June 30, 1981 - February 9, 1994

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Current Firm

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DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT

DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT | DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

CRD#: 112079 / SEC#: 801-51693
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/1996 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

7 Fourth Street Suite 25, Petaluma, CA 94952

Phone Number

(707) 766-9254

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 1 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II BROCHURE (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

395

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$217,825,022

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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.

NAME: DOBSON LAND MANAGEMENT, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: 7 FOURTH STREET, SUITE 25 PETALUMA, CA 94952 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FAMILY INVESTMENT POSITION: MANAGING MEMBER TITLE: MANAGING MEMBER START DATE: 12/1999 HOURS/MONTH: 2 HOURS DURING TRADING TIME: 1 HOUR DUTIES: BASIC MANAGERIAL

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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".
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DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT

DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT | DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

CRD#: 112079 / SEC#: 801-51693
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1989About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1983About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1981About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 1992About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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