Christopher Freitas Mercado
Market Strategist at Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC
Profile
Mr. Christopher F.
Mercado is a Chief Investment Strategist at Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC.
He is responsible for leading the Business Development initiatives within the organization, including the recruitment of new advisors, offices, and institutions.
Christopher also identifies M&A opportunities for both The Network and Network-affiliated offices that desire to grow through acquisition.
Beginning his career in 1996, he held positions in investment sales, equity trading, business consulting, and business development.
Mr. Mercado worked with firms including LPL Financial, Allianz Global Partners – Nicolas Applegate Capital Management, First American Capital Management, EVEREN Securities, and Smith Barney.
In 2012, he joined The Financial Services Network, an enterprise OSJ and hybrid RIA, and ultimately acquired the organization in 2016 with his two business partners.
Identifying the need to continue to grow and evolve their business model in supporting independent advisors, they merged their organization with Mariner, forming what is now known as the Mariner Advisor Network.
He received his undergraduate degree from California State University-San Marcos and an MBA from the University of the Pacific.
Christopher Freitas Mercado active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC
 Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC (MIAN) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm was originally founded by James Herrington in 2006 as Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. (SWAG, Inc.). In 2016, they underwent a corporate reorganization in which Mr. Herrington sold his 100% ownership interest in SWAG, Inc. to Honor Bound Partners LLC, which is ultimately owned by Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC. SWAG was converted to a limited liability company (Strategic Wealth Advisors Group LLC) in 2016 and changed their name to Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC in 2023. MIAN provides personal advisory services to individual and institutional clients. | Market Strategist | 2014-10-31 |
Training of Christopher Freitas Mercado
| University of the Pacific | Masters Business Admin |
| California State University-San Marcos | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 1 |
|---|---|
Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC
Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC (MIAN) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm was originally founded by James Herrington in 2006 as Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. (SWAG, Inc.). In 2016, they underwent a corporate reorganization in which Mr. Herrington sold his 100% ownership interest in SWAG, Inc. to Honor Bound Partners LLC, which is ultimately owned by Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC. SWAG was converted to a limited liability company (Strategic Wealth Advisors Group LLC) in 2016 and changed their name to Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC in 2023. MIAN provides personal advisory services to individual and institutional clients. | Finance |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- Christopher Freitas Mercado
