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William Craig Walker

William Craig Walker

CFP®
Managing Director, Senior Wealth Advisor
CRD# 1465509·Registered 1986 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that William is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

William Craig Walker, CFP®, who also goes by Craig Walker, was a registered financial advisor. William was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1986 - 2026. William had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 51 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Fee Structure

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Biography

Craig provides personalized wealth management solutions for affluent families, corporate executives and business owners. He works with clients to define their goals and values, and then designs, implements and monitors customized plans to help them reach those goals. In addition, he provides directional leadership to the advisors and associates in our Newport Beach office. Prior to joining Mariner Wealth Advisors, from 1997-2022 Craig was president and chief investment officer of Walker Wealth, where he was...

Other Aliases

Craig Walker

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MARINER·CRD# 140195
RIA
Reno, NV
February 28, 2023 - June 9, 2026
WC WALKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 305814
RIA
Fullerton, CA
November 18, 2019 - April 4, 2023
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Fullerton, CA
January 2, 2009 - April 9, 2020
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
RIA
Fullerton, CA
November 4, 2004 - January 2, 2009
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Fullerton, CA
January 4, 1999 - April 9, 2020
ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC·CRD# 10147
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
May 12, 1997 - January 4, 1999
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
December 20, 1993 - May 12, 1997
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
February 16, 1990 - January 14, 1994
BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED·CRD# 76
BD
December 9, 1987 - February 24, 1990
FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6871
BD
February 19, 1986 - December 17, 1987

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Current Firm

MA
MARINER

ADVICEPERIOD | MARINER, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS | MARINER WEALTH | MARINER ULTRA | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING, LLC | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL | MARINER | KUMMER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/24/2006 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5700 W. 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 904-5700

# of Employees

1,889

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARINER ADV PART 2A (7/17/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

186,791

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$125,408,489,288

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025Cover PageReport
11/19/2024Cover PageReport
12/21/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) WALKER & ASSOCIATES;INVESTMENT RELATED;11/2007-PRESENT;FULLERTON,CA;SUPPORT COMPANY;SUPPORT CO;40 HRS PER WK;40 HRS DURING TRADING;BRANCH MANAGER 2) PUBLIC FINANCING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - ORANCE, CA. ADVISOR. STARTED 12/29/2010. 1 HOUR WEEKLY, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 3) OCCASIONAL LIFE INSURANCE PLACEMENT FOR CLIENTS, WHICH USUALLY INVOLVES A COMMISSION

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MARINER

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CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/24/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1994About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2024About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Jan 1988About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2024About the Series 24 exam

Series 51 — Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2024About the Series 51 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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