Christopher Melber is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at The Sum, based in The Woodlands, TX, with 13 years of industry experience. Christopher operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 209 clients with $550M in assets under management.
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The Sum provides investment management services, but it's not offered as a standalone service. You must also engage in comprehensive financial planning. The investment management fee is a flat $2,000 per year, paid monthly, in addition to the financial planning fee.
Location
4526 Research Forest Dr., Suite 240, The Woodlands, TX, 77381
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Regulatory History (1)
Employment Separation After Allegations
October 2019Other Business Activities
Christopher is a manager and tax preparer for The Sum Prep, LLC, a tax preparation business, since January 2023. He dedicates minimal time to this activity, primarily from February through April, preparing tax returns for select customers.
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The Sum
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The Sum
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
Strategic Advisers LLC
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
State Registrations2 states
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