to each individual. 2025 will mark 36 years of Chris joining the financial services industry. He began his career with a large financial services company and after years of having a limited selection of services available to help clients achieve their dreams of financial independence, he decided to affiliate with an independent broker/dealer in 2005. This enables him to act in the best interests of his clients. Chris graduated from Wilkes University with a BA in economics. He later earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. Additionally, he is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designee. Chris holds FINRA Series 6, 7, and 66 securities registrations (through Commonwealth Financial Network®).Chris spends much of his free time volunteering in the community. He is the past president of the Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education. He has formerly served as president of the Lounsberry Meadow senior and handicapped housing facility, president of the Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, president of the Summit Lions Club, and served as a member of both Long Hill Township Planning and Zoning Boards, as well as an elected official of the Long Hill Township Committee. Chris spends time in both Tampa Florida and Long Hill Township, New Jersey, that he shared with his late wife, Sue. They have two grown sons, Zach and Garrett. Garrett joined Warren Wealth associates in 2024, and his dad could not be happier.
Christopher R. Collins is proud to have been recognized as a Vista, Summit and President's Club advisor for many years. Most recently, as a Vista Club advisor —a distinction based on annual production that places him among the top 24 percent of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Each year, Commonwealth, the Registered Investment Adviser–broker/dealer that helps us process investment transactions on your behalf, recognizes advisors by inviting them to an exclusive gathering of their peers, leading industry experts, and Commonwealth home office staff. The advisors benefit from an intensive learning and networking experience designed to help them hone their expertise, share best practices, and provide ever-higher levels of service, education, and leadership to their clients. Chris has also been recognized with the 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award, created by Five Star Professional. The 2025 award was presented in 12/24 based on data gathered within 12 months preceding the issue date. 7425 New Jersey-area advisors were considered, 431 advisors were recognized. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more information, please visit https://www.fivestarprofessional.com.
