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Christine Collins-Schwinger

Chief Compliance Officer at Collins Advisors in Buffalo, NY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Christine Collins-Schwinger is Chief Compliance Officer of Collins Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $176M, and works from its Buffalo, NY office. Christine Collins-Schwinger has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Collins Advisors since 30 September 2022, has 4 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

4
Years in industry
4
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Christine Collins-Schwinger has been Chief Compliance Officer of Collins Advisors since December 2005, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Christine Collins-Schwinger holds a BA from Canisius College and an MBA from Canisius College.

Collins Advisors, LLC is a Buffalo, NY firm with $176M under management, 581 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its May 2026 filing.

Christine Collins-Schwinger is Co-founder & COO of Collins Advisors, LLC. She co-founded the firm in 2005 and works with individuals, families, and small businesses. Collins-Schwinger develops investment strategies that reflect each client's goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and personal values.

  1. – present · 4 years
    Buffalo, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 129270

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Christine Collins-Schwinger is registered as an investment adviser representative in New York, since September 2022.

  • New YorkSince 30 September 2022

Examinations

Series 6530 September 2022
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Christine Lee Collins-Schwinger
CRD
5987515
Firm
Collins Advisors · CRD 129270
Role
Chief Compliance Officer
Office
610 MAIN STREET, SUITE 202, Buffalo, NY 14202
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 2022
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Christine Collins-Schwinger work?

Christine Collins-Schwinger has been Chief Compliance Officer of Collins Advisors, LLC since December 2005, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 7 May 2026

Is Christine Collins-Schwinger a financial advisor?

Yes. Christine Collins-Schwinger has a current investment-adviser registration in New York, through Collins Advisors since September 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Christine Collins-Schwinger have?

Christine Collins-Schwinger has 4 years in the financial industry, since September 2022, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Christine Collins-Schwinger passed?

Christine Collins-Schwinger passed the Series 65 in September 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Christine Collins-Schwinger based?

Christine Collins-Schwinger’s registered office is in Buffalo, NY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Christine Collins-Schwinger registered with FINRA?

No. Christine Collins-Schwinger has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Christine Collins-Schwinger’s record?

Search CRD 5987515 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christine Collins-Schwinger’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Collins Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5987515, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Collins Advisors, LLC, filed 7 May 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Collins Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.