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Christopher R. Walter

WESBANCO SECURITIES
Clinton, MD 20735
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CRD#: 2208463
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Professional summary


Christopher Russell Walter is a registered financial advisor currently at WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC. located in Clinton, Maryland.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Christopher has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
ALLSTATE "RESCURER" Starting approximately 12-8-22; Contractor, self employed; Helping people out on the roads with car issues, jumps, flats, etc.; Paid by Allstate per completed activity; Only working on weekends and Holidays.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 8, 2022 - Present

WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 7801 Old Branch Ave., Ste. 100, Clinton, MD 20735Office #2: 7801 Old Branch Ave. Ste. 100, Clinton, MD 20735
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Clinton, MD
Current

September 17, 2020 - Present

WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 7801 Old Branch Ave., Ste. 100, Clinton, MD 20735
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Clinton, MD
Past

September 6, 2016 - September 27, 2019

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
LAUREL, MD
Past

December 3, 2014 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
BELTSVILLE, MD
Past

December 1, 2014 - September 27, 2019

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
BELTSVILLE, MD
Past

December 7, 2012 - December 12, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LAUREL, MD
Past

December 7, 2012 - December 12, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LAUREL, MD
Past

September 8, 2011 - December 7, 2012

UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 39062
WINCHESTER, VA
Past

September 7, 2011 - December 7, 2012

UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 39062
WINCHESTER, VA
Past

November 27, 2007 - August 2, 2011

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Past

November 27, 2007 - August 2, 2011

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Past

July 2, 2003 - November 28, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
BEL AIR, MD
Past

February 7, 2003 - November 28, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
BEL AIR, MD
Past

July 9, 2001 - February 10, 2003

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Past

June 25, 2001 - February 10, 2003

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

October 7, 2000 - June 21, 2001

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 15, 2000 - October 7, 2000

KEYSTONE BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17445
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Past

December 3, 1999 - June 8, 2000

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16678
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 12, 1998 - November 24, 1999

KEYSTONE BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17445
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Past

May 16, 1995 - March 6, 1998

ALLFIRST BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17531
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 10, 1995 - April 4, 1995

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 21, 1994 - March 9, 1995

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

December 15, 1992 - April 1, 1994

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 1992 - May 19, 1992

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13051

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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

RR
Maryland
(9/24/2020)
IAR
Maryland
(2/8/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/18/2020)
RR
Virginia
(9/26/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(9/29/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/29/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
135 West Main St, St Clairsville, OH 43950
Mailing Address
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone number
(304) 905-7215
Established
Ohio since 10/03/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
100

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WSI ADV PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT - TUSSING, BRIAN (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESBANCO INC.OWNER
CONNER, JAMES LEROYFINOP5339285
GARDILL, JAMES CCOUNSEL
JACKSON, JEFFDIRECTOR7692472
LOVE, SCOTT ALANDIRECTOR2854247
LUZAR, JAY MICHAELDIRECTOR
PERKINS, MICHAEL LDIRECTOR7531438
STAVSKY, LISA FINKELSTEINDIRECTOR - MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO1749197
WILSON, ROSE LYNNCCO, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & DIRECTOR4072715
ZATTA, JAYDIRECTOR7693273

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts850
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 166,458,070

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276Clinton, MD 20735

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