Christopher Fantano

Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott

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Location

Greenville, DE 19807

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

17 years

About

Christopher Fantano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner in The Warren-Fantano Group. He specializes in retirement planning, investment management, family wealth strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth, among other client-focused areas. Drawing on his extensive experience with both traditional and alternative investments, Christopher works closely with families and business owners to create personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals.

Christopher holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes a client-centered approach informed by deep industry knowledge and a commitment to understanding each client's unique financial picture.

Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved in his local community through volunteer activities with organizations such as Little League and Pennsbury Athletic Association. He resides in Yardley, Pennsylvania, with his partner and their child, enjoying family activities, sports, travel, and engagement with his local parish.

Client services

Based on Janney Montgomery Scott

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Janney Montgomery Scott

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Parents Married/Couples/Partners Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee arrangements available on a case-by-case basis, subject to Wealth Management Department approval.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: Up to 2.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 2.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 2.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 2.00% $5,000,001 - $15,000,000: Up to 2.00% $15,000,001 - $25,000,000: Up to 2.00% $25,000,001+: Up to 2.00%

Commissions

Commission-based annuities held in non-qualified Partners Advisory and Compass Programs, marked non-billable.

Subscriptions

Janney Client Service Center (JCSC) advisory services assessed annual fee of 0.95%, billed quarterly in advance.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Financial planning services typically billed one time; Consulting services may be annual flat fee or asset-based fee.

Location

20 Montchanin Road, Suite 120

Greenville, DE 19807

Most active in

Delaware · New Jersey · New York · Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

Janney Montgomery Scott

2026 - Present (1 year)

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2013 - 2026 (13 years)

Merrill

2013 - 2026 (13 years)

Disclosures

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