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Christopher A. Larson

B. RILEY SECURITIES
Greenbrae, CA 94904
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CRD#: 1915007
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Professional summary


Christopher Alan Larson, who also goes by Chris Larson, Christopher Alan Larson Mr, Chris Alan Larson, Christopher A Larson, is a registered financial professional currently at B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC. located in Greenbrae, California.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Christopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Chris Larson | Christopher Alan Larson Mr | Chris Alan Larson | Christopher A Larson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 22, 2025 - Present

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 100 Drakes Landing Suite 1-305, Greenbrae, CA 94904
BD
CRD#: 25027
Greenbrae, CA
Past

March 31, 2023 - November 26, 2024

WOLFE RESEARCH SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 151850
San Francisco, CA
Past

July 8, 2021 - September 13, 2022

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
Sausalito, CA
Past

May 10, 2019 - April 5, 2021

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 283942
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 10, 2011 - May 10, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 28, 2009 - June 1, 2011

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 12, 2007 - April 29, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 10, 2003 - May 15, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 4, 1998 - September 2, 2003

NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 22698
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1998 - November 2, 1998

COWEN PRIME SERVICES TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 23857
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 1996 - June 25, 1998

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 25, 1992 - December 5, 1995

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 17, 1991 - August 27, 1992

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 26, 1991 - October 25, 1991

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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California
(9/22/2025)
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Georgia
(9/24/2025)
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Texas
(11/11/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/19/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


BR
B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.
B. RILEY FBR, INC. | FRIEDMAN, BILLINGS, RAMSEY & CO., INC. | FBR CAPITAL MARKETS & CO. | B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 25027 / SEC#: , 8-41426

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11100 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address
11100 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone number
(310) 966-1444
Established
Delaware since 06/16/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
B. RILEY SECURITIES HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT PARENT
BAKER, JAMES RICHARDCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5834046
INNIS, KATHLEEN GIBBONSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2112837
MCCOY, MICHAEL RICHARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4743031
MOORE, ANDREW THOMASCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4574997
SCHUTT, JANELLE REGINACONTROLLER2853858

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Civil Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 25027Greenbrae, CA 94904

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