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Christopher J. Derry

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CRD#: 870574
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Professional summary


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Christopher James Derry was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Christopher had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 25, 2020 - July 22, 2021

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151523
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

April 2, 2015 - February 24, 2020

PANOPTIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172409
SOMERSET, KY
Past

February 14, 2011 - January 2, 2015

WAYCROSS PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153838
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

February 14, 2002 - October 22, 2003

LEVCO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 30, 2001 - February 19, 2003

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 2, 1996 - November 16, 1999

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA

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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MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/17/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 543-4516
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,802
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,885,527,411

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Company Information


MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151523

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