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Christopher William Buckley

Advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC — Wilmington, DE

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

8 years

Location

Wilmington, DE

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Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

475

Across 166 offices

Clients per advisor

88 High

Avg AUM per client

$831,870 High

HNW client ratio

56% Very High

About

Christopher Buckley is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. He is currently based in Wilmington, Delaware. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, utilizing both Steward Partners-branded and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Client services

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Financial consulting

Expertise

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Negotiable flat fees for financial planning and consulting services depending on complexity.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50% annually (negotiable, varies by Account and IAR) $5,000+: Steward Partners Unified Managed Account Program minimum account size $10,000+: BNY Advisors WealthStart & American Funds, Steward Partners Strategy Solutions $25,000+: Steward Partners Discretionary Portfolios, Guided Portfolios, Separate Account Solutions $50,000+: BNY Advisors Asset Allocation and AdvisorFlex Portfolios

Commissions

Commissions earned by associates who are registered representatives; insurance commissions also applicable.

Project-based

Hourly rates vary depending on time required; used for financial planning/consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Quarterly Program Fee prior to May 2011 was $250, can be waived at discretion Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable; can be hourly, fixed fee, or percentage of assets.

Location

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Wilmington, DE

Wilmington DE

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Delaware · Louisiana · Texas

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Wilmington, DE

Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Wilmington, DE

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Wilmington, DE

OSAIC

2025 - 2025 • 1 year

Scottsdale, AZ

OSAIC

2025 - 2025 • 1 year

Scottsdale, AZ

OSAIC SA, Inc.

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Wilmington, DE

Osaic FA, INC

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Wilmington, DE

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

2019 - 2021 • 2 years

Charlotte, NC

UnEMPLOYED

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Charlotte, NC

New York Life Insurance Co.

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Charlotte, NC

NYLIFE Securities LLC

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Charlotte, NC

Unemployed

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Charlotte, NC

Capital One Advisors, LLC

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Wilmington, DE

Capital One Investing LLC

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Wilmington, DE

Disclosures

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Annuities General retirement planning Income planning Passive / index investing ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Wilmington, DE

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Active portfolio management Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Mark M

Series 65

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Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Wealth management
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Robert P

Series 66

Chadds Ford, PA

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Wealth management Real estate investing Annuities Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Landenberg, PA

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Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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Anthony P

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

AJP Financial Services, LLC

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Business sale tax planning Business ownership considerations Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Retired Retired Established Professionals
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