Christopher S. Sternau

ALTERE FINANCIAL

The Woodlands, TX 77380

CRD#: 8189464

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Professional summary

Christopher Simon Sternau, who also goes by Chris Sternau, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALTERE FINANCIAL, LLC located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Christopher has worked at 1 firm .

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Chris Sternau

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

December 5, 2025 - Present

ALTERE FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 9450 Grogans Mill Rd Suite 145, The Woodlands, TX 77380

RIA

CRD#: 332723

The Woodlands, TX

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.

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IAR

Texas
(12/5/2025)

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Current Firm

ALTERE FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 332723 / SEC#:

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

510 Bering Drive #260, Houston, TX 77057

Mailing Address

Phone number

(713) 899-6589

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	66
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 55,163,567

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At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

ALTERE FINANCIAL, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

ALTERE FINANCIAL, LLC

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ALTERE FINANCIAL, LLC

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