Christopher began his financial-services career at Merrill Lynch and later became vice president of investments for Sands Brothers and Company, a NYSE member firm, where he served both domestic and international clients. Christopher joined Manhattan Ridge Advisors in 2006 after First Allied Securities acquired Montauk Financial Group, where he served as senior vice president of investments. An Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, Christopher has made an extensive study of investments and retirement-plan design. Christopher earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Bryant University. He lives in Ridgefield Connecticut, with his wife and two daughters.