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Christopher A. Ward

DMLO WEALTH PLANNING
Louisville, KY 40245
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CRD#: 7425221
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Professional summary


Christopher A Ward is a registered financial advisor currently at DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Christopher has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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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.
1. Deming, Malone, Livesay & Ostroff, P.S.C. (dba "DMLO CPAs") 2. Not investment related 3. 9300 Shelbyville Road, Suite 1100, Louisville, KY 40222 4. CPA firm 5. President & CEO 6. February 1996 7. 160 hours per month 8. 128 hours per month during trading hours 9. Overall management and strategic direction, CPA and business advisor, tax planning and compliance services, business valuations, litigation support

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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

June 7, 2022 - Present

DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

Office #1: 2020 High Wickham Place Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245
RIA
CRD#: 316202
Louisville, KY

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".
DW
DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC
DMLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | DMLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 316202 / SEC#: 801-128291

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2023 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/26/2023 Terminated)

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
Indiana
(6/8/2022)
IAR
Kentucky
(6/7/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/9/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


DW
DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC
DMLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | DMLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 316202 / SEC#: 801-128291

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2023 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/26/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2020 High Wickham Place Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245
Mailing Address
Phone number
(502) 813-2100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DMLO WEALTH PLANNING ADV PART 2A (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts73
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,934,528

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Company Information


DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 316202Louisville, KY 40245

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