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Robert C. Walters

CARY STREET PARTNERS
ABINGDON, VA 24210
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CRD#: 2216758
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Robert Christopher WaltersCARY STREET PARTNERS

Professional summary


Robert Christopher Walters, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Walters, Christopher Walters, is a registered financial advisor currently at CARY STREET PARTNERS located in Abingdon, Virginia and CARY STREET PARTNERS located in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Services Offered


Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning

Aliases


Chris Walters | Christopher Walters

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.
1.BARTER THEATRE FOUNDATION. BOARD MEMBER. ABINGDON, VA. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. HAS CONTROL OF THIRD PARTY ASSETS. NO COMPENSATION. START DATE: 2009. 3 MARKET HOUR/MONTH. 5 NON-MARKET HOUR /MONTH. BOARD MEMBER OF THE BARTER THEATRE-STATE THEATER OF VIRGINIA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND TREASURER OF THE FOUNDATION. NO DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY OVER FOUNDATION ASSETS BUT WORK WITH STAFF AND BOARD TO OPERATE THE THEATRE AND MEET MONTHLY WITH STAFF AND COMMITTEES OVERSEEING THE THEATRES OPERATION. 2.JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE. ABINGDON, VA. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. HAS CONTROL OF THIRD PARTY ASSETS. NO COMPENSATION. START DATE: 2009. 1 MARKET HOUR/MONTH. 1 NON-MARKET HOUR /MONTH. ATTEND MONTHLY FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF LMH. ASSIST IN PLANNING AND LOCAL OVERSIGHT OF HOSPITALS FINANCE COMMITTEE. APPROVE BUDGET AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMITTEE. 3. Other Business Name: VA Highlands Community College Educational Foundatoin, Inc. Address:100 VA Highlands Community College Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 Investment-Related?No Nature of the Other Business:Private Company Postion at Other Business:Foundation Trustee Title at Other Business:Foundation Trustee Relationship with Other BusinessNo Start Date of your Relationship:2/1/2025 Will be providing Investment Advice as part of Role?:No Will be involved in the handling of the entity's funds, securities, investments, or like?:No Approximate Hours/Month devoted to other business:0.5 Number of Hours devoted to other business during securities trading hours:0.5 Will you be compensated for the OBA?:No Description of duties related to other Business:Foundation Trustee 4.Other Business Name: Barter Theatre Foundation Address:127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24211 Investment-Related?No Nature of the Other Business:Private Company Postion at Other Business:President of Foundation Title at Other Business:President of Foundation Relationship with Other BusinessNo Start Date of your Relationship:2/7/2025 Will be providing Investment Advice as part of Role?:No Will be involved in the handling of the entity's funds, securities, investments, or like?:Yes Approximate Hours/Month devoted to other business:10 Number of Hours devoted to other business during securities trading hours:2 Will you be compensated for the OBA?:No Description of duties related to other Business:Appointed President of the Barter Theatre Foundation Board of Trustees-state theatre of VA. Responsibilities include conducting quarterly meetings of the Foundation and committees. "Ambassador" role for the Theatre in surrounding community

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

July 31, 2009 - Present

CARY STREET PARTNERS

Office #1: 143 West Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210
RIA
CRD#: 128545
ABINGDON, VA
Current

July 31, 2009 - Present

CARY STREET PARTNERS

Office #1: 2005 Venture Park Drive Suite 17, Kingsport, TN 37660Office #2: 143 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210Office #3: 185 W. Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382
BD
CRD#: 128089
Kingsport, TN
Past

January 7, 1998 - August 4, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
ABINGDON, VA
Past

January 1, 1998 - August 4, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
ABINGDON, VA
Past

October 15, 1993 - January 1, 1998

NATIONSSECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 32542
Past

November 3, 1992 - September 10, 1993

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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CARY STREET PARTNERS
CARY STREET PARTNERS | WAYPOINT ADVISORS | VIKING WEALTH ADVISERS | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 128545 / SEC#: 801-64239

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Terminated)

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
Alaska
(1/20/2011)
RR
Arizona
(8/1/2009)
RR
California
(7/31/2009)
RR
Colorado
(5/10/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/31/2009)
RR
Florida
(7/31/2009)
RR
Georgia
(7/31/2009)
RR
Illinois
(3/23/2010)
RR
Kentucky
(5/4/2011)
RR
Louisiana
(11/15/2013)
RR
Maine
(10/7/2025)
RR
Maryland
(6/14/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2023)
RR
Michigan
(12/20/2011)
RR
Mississippi
(7/21/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/24/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(2/8/2011)
RR
New York
(7/31/2009)
RR
North Carolina
(7/31/2009)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/12/2018)
RR
North Dakota
(12/19/2023)
RR
Ohio
(10/18/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(7/31/2009)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/1/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(7/31/2009)
RR
Texas
(7/31/2009)
IAR
Texas
(1/7/2022)
RR
Utah
(9/9/2025)
RR
Virginia
(7/31/2009)
IAR
Virginia
(7/31/2009)
RR
Washington
(11/16/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(7/31/2009)
RR
Wyoming
(7/31/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/23/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CARY STREET PARTNERS
CARY STREET PARTNERS | WAYPOINT ADVISORS | VIKING WEALTH ADVISERS | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 128545 / SEC#: 801-64239

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
901 East Byrd Street Suite 1001, Richmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address
Phone number
(804) 340-8100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
166

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSPIA FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE DATED 06/27/2025 (6/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,853
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,263,891,736

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/24/2025
Cover Page
10/22/2024
07/25/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


CARY STREET PARTNERS

CRD#: 128545Abingdon, VA 24210

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