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Christopher Sean Hardy

25 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)
Number of Advisors
61 advisors
Number of Clients
3,430 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$146K average
Assets Under Management
$501.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Financial Planning:Investment management only

The firm charges a maximum annual advisory fee of 1.85% for investment management services. These fees are negotiable. Clients also pay fees charged by custodians (Goldman Sachs and Schwab), mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party money managers. Pontera platform has a separate subscription fee. Retirement plan consulting services are assessed at an annual rate of up to 1%.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

Westminister, MD

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Regulatory History (1)
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Judgment / Lien
July 2008
Other Business Activities

Christopher operates under the DBA CS Hardy Financial for securities and fixed products since 2005. He also works as an assistant basketball coach for Maryland Hoopmasters AAU Basketball, dedicating about 10-20% of his time to this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
First Advisors National, LLC
January 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Previous Registrations
First Advisors National, LLC
October 2019 - December 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos
First Advisors National, LLC
October 2019 - October 2019 · 0 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Broker
November 2018 - October 2019 · 11 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.
November 2018 - October 2019 · 11 mos
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
May 2016 - November 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Signator Investors, INC.
May 2016 - November 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC.
April 2007 - May 2016 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC Broker
October 2004 - May 2016 · 11 yrs 7 mos
American Express Financial Advisors, INC.
February 2000 - March 2004 · 4 yrs 1 mo
American Express Financial Advisors INC. Broker
January 2000 - March 2004 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
January 2000 - March 2004 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Pruco Securities Corporation Broker
March 1998 - September 1998 · 6 mos
State Registrations1 state
MD
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