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Christopher Powers
Full name on record: Christopher Jon Powers
Financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors
Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Christopher Powers is a fiduciary financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. Christopher has been with Merit Financial Advisors since 2025; before that, Christopher spent two years at Global Wealth Advisors and 12 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. Christopher holds the CFP® designation.
One of 1197 advisors with offices in Alpharetta, and one of 1131 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience26 years (since 2000)
How that compares ?Top 25% by experience in Alpharetta
Office2400 Lakeview Parkway Suite 550, Alpharetta, GA 30009
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$897,421
Advisors at the firm289
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Merit Financial Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Career
- Aug 2025 – nowMerit Financial AdvisorsCurrent firm
- 2023 – 2026Global Wealth AdvisorsPreviously
- 2013 – 2025Commonwealth Financial NetworkPreviously
- 2001 – 2013Securian Financial Services, Inc.Previously
Contact Christopher
(678) 867-7050Merit Financial Advisors main office 2400 Lakeview Parkway Suite 550Alpharetta, GA 30009Office · Get directions
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- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
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- 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 Merit Financial Advisors at (678) 867-7050 and ask for Christopher Powers. Christopher works from the Alpharetta, GA office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2000, about 26 years. Top 25% by experience in Alpharetta.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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?
Merit Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. 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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