AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
CR

Christopher J. Rieger

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2334109
CR

Professional summary


Christopher John Rieger is a registered financial advisor currently at A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS located in Newport Beach, California.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Christopher John Rieger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Christopher John Rieger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

July 22, 2009 - Present

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 1201 Dove Street Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8361
Newport Beach, CA
Current

January 2, 2004 - Present

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 1201 Dove Street Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8361
Newport Beach, CA
Past

June 22, 2001 - July 30, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 18, 1997 - July 30, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 17, 1995 - July 2, 2001

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 22, 1994 - November 22, 1995

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 29, 1993 - May 27, 1994

COLUMBUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22709
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

July 19, 1993 - October 5, 1993

COLUMBUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22709
BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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".
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston 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
Alabama
(2/10/2005)
RR
Alaska
(1/8/2009)
RR
Arizona
(2/24/2005)
IAR
Arizona
(9/17/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(1/8/2009)
RR
California
(1/2/2004)
IAR
California
(7/22/2009)
RR
Colorado
(1/31/2005)
RR
Connecticut
(7/7/2021)
IAR
Connecticut
(9/5/2024)
RR
Delaware
(7/7/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/1/2005)
RR
Florida
(3/5/2004)
IAR
Florida
(9/6/2024)
RR
Georgia
(3/9/2004)
RR
Hawaii
(1/28/2005)
RR
Idaho
(1/15/2008)
RR
Illinois
(2/4/2004)
IAR
Illinois
(9/6/2024)
RR
Indiana
(1/16/2008)
RR
Iowa
(1/9/2009)
RR
Kansas
(1/15/2008)
RR
Kentucky
(1/16/2008)
RR
Louisiana
(1/20/2009)
RR
Maine
(2/1/2005)
RR
Maryland
(3/3/2004)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/1/2005)
RR
Michigan
(2/3/2005)
RR
Minnesota
(2/17/2005)
RR
Mississippi
(7/7/2021)
RR
Missouri
(1/16/2008)
RR
Montana
(1/31/2005)
RR
Nebraska
(2/1/2005)
RR
Nevada
(3/12/2004)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/9/2009)
RR
New Jersey
(7/7/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/5/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(7/6/2021)
RR
New York
(1/31/2004)
IAR
New York
(9/5/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/3/2005)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/5/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(1/7/2009)
RR
Ohio
(2/1/2005)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/1/2005)
RR
Oregon
(1/31/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2004)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/9/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/31/2005)
RR
South Carolina
(1/31/2005)
IAR
South Carolina
(9/12/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(1/9/2009)
RR
Texas
(3/28/2005)
IAR
Texas
(2/8/2010)
RR
Utah
(7/7/2021)
RR
Vermont
(7/6/2021)
RR
Virginia
(3/3/2004)
RR
Washington
(1/28/2005)
RR
West Virginia
(1/31/2005)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/31/2005)
RR
Wyoming
(5/2/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/25/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/28/1994
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Phone number
(203) 662-9700
Established
New York since 07/06/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
320

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

A.G.P. PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANCE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
GAMBARDELLA, RAFFAELECOO/CHIEF RISK OFFICER2448073
HIGGINS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1477505
KLEIN, CRAIG ERINCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3253836
LAURIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1086881
MICHALS, PHILLIP WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2414124
VENEZIA, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER, RIA2737135

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,959
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,300,125,872

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration3

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 8361Newport Beach, CA 92660

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Christopher Rieger

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Barton S Pearce
Barton PearceAdvisorCheck Check Mark
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
IAR
RR
IRVINE, CA
Ryan Anthony Gallo
Ryan GalloAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
FULLERTON, CA
Michael Gregory Jensen
Michael JensenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
FALCON WEALTH PLANNING, INC.
IAR
Irvine, CA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics