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Chris A. Walters

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CRD#: 1856545
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Professional summary


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Chris Alan Walters was a registered financial professional .

Chris is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Chris had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Lighthouse Advisory was established to provided non-investment related consulting to ultra-high net worth families and advisors who serve them. Its focus on family governance, next-gen education, improving family communication, shared & individual values assessments, goal setting, structural analysis, and process improvements. I was the founder and principal adviser of Lighthouse, which was established in July 2012. As of September 9th, 2019, there will be no additional time dedicated to this business during normal business hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 6, 2019 - April 26, 2024

SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 107271
ROCKFORD, IL
Past

July 3, 2019 - December 6, 2019

CLARITY CAPITAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 129898
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 28, 2016 - August 8, 2017

GFO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109278
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

July 5, 2011 - June 18, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ONTARIO, CA
Past

July 5, 2011 - June 18, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ONTARIO, CA
Past

March 5, 2009 - July 5, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
ONTARIO, CA
Past

February 10, 2009 - July 5, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
ONTARIO, CA
Past

February 10, 2005 - October 3, 2006

CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109644
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 10, 2005 - October 3, 2006

AT INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47837
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 13, 2003 - August 20, 2004

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

December 3, 2002 - August 20, 2004

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

February 6, 2002 - November 15, 2002

BNY MELLON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17454
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 1993 - October 19, 1994

MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7887
Past

October 25, 1990 - June 28, 1991

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Past

August 23, 1988 - April 4, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BRIDGEWORTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVANT UNIVERSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVANT CAPITAL, LLC | SAVANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | SAVANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | SAVANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SAVANT CAPITAL ADVISORS SAVANT CAPITAL ADVISORS LTD SCMI | FILBRANDT, THE UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | D3 FINANCIAL COUNSELORS | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 107271 / SEC#: 801-43144

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/1993 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/28/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/24/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BRIDGEWORTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVANT UNIVERSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVANT CAPITAL, LLC | SAVANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | SAVANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | SAVANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SAVANT CAPITAL ADVISORS SAVANT CAPITAL ADVISORS LTD SCMI | FILBRANDT, THE UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | D3 FINANCIAL COUNSELORS | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 107271 / SEC#: 801-43144

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/1993 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
190 Buckley Drive, Rockford, IL 61107
Mailing Address
Phone number
(815) 227-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
565

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts65,929
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,127,688,152

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025
Cover Page
10/25/2024
09/21/2023

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Company Information


SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 107271

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