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Christopher M. Dobson

DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT
PETALUMA, CA 94952
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CRD#: 735087
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Dobson

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Christopher Martin Dobson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

July 2, 1996 - Present

DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 7 Fourth Street Suite 25, Petaluma, CA 94952
RIA
CRD#: 112079
PETALUMA, CA
Past

June 30, 1981 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

June 30, 1981 - February 9, 1994

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
Past

June 30, 1981 - February 9, 1994

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

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 - (4/10/1996 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
California
(7/2/1996)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/26/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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 - (4/10/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7 Fourth Street Suite 25, Petaluma, CA 94952
Mailing Address
Phone number
(707) 766-9254
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts385
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 197,152,359

Red Flags


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Company Information


DOBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 112079Petaluma, CA 94952

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