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Chris Talpas

26 Years of Experience
Allentown, PA
Broker

Chris Talpas is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Allentown, PA, with 26 years of industry experience. Chris is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28221 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.

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Location

6084 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA, 18106

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
September 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
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State Registrations17 states
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