LPL Financial
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Maple Grove
29yrs
Christopher David Patnode
Financial advisor at LPL Financial
At a glance
Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 17% by experience in Minnesota
Office11670 Fountains Dr Suite 200 Office 228, Maple Grove, MN 55369
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through LPL Financial
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2018 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- 2014 – 2018Invest Financial CorporationPreviously
Questions to ask Christopher
Tailored to Christopher’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- 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 LPL Financial at 704-733-3300 and ask for Christopher David Patnode. Christopher works from the Maple Grove, MN office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 17% by experience in Minnesota.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Christopher paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Christopher for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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