B. Riley Wealth Advisors
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Buffalo
30yrs
Christopher Marks
Full name on record: Christopher Michael Marks
Financial advisor at Sterling Investment Counsel
Christopher Marks has worked in the financial industry for 30 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Buffalo, New York. After ten years at SII Investments and eight years at 1717 Capital Management, Christopher joined Sterling Investment Counsel in 2016, a firm offering financial planning and investment management. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets.
One of 385 advisors with offices in Buffalo, and one of 327 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 17% by experience nationwide
Office360 Delaware Avenue Suite 400, Buffalo, NY 14202
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets
Typical client at the firm ?$1.15 million
Advisors at the firm5
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Sterling Investment Counsel
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businesses
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2016 – nowSterling Investment Counsel, LLCCurrent firm
- 2007 – 2018SII Investments, Inc.Previously
- 1999 – 20071717 Capital Management CompanyPreviously
Questions to ask Christopher
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Sterling Investment Counsel at (716) 783-7054 and ask for Christopher Marks. Christopher works from the Buffalo, NY office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1997, about 30 years. Top 17% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
Sterling Investment Counsel reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage. Ask Christopher for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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