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Chris Castro

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CRD#: 2550954
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Professional summary


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Chris Castro was a registered financial professional .

Chris is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Chris had worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 24, 2022 - March 4, 2025

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
Boca Raton, FL
Past

December 9, 2020 - March 4, 2025

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 20, 2020 - July 22, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 6, 2018 - October 23, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

March 2, 2018 - October 23, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ORLANDO, FL
Past

July 29, 2016 - August 16, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
Altamonte Springs, FL
Past

July 19, 2016 - August 16, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL
Past

July 1, 2015 - June 2, 2016

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
New York, NY
Past

June 29, 2015 - June 2, 2016

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
New York, NY
Past

January 6, 2012 - June 22, 2015

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
MELVILLE, NY
Past

January 6, 2012 - June 22, 2015

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 8, 2008 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

February 25, 2008 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 2007 - January 8, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 2007 - January 8, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 2007 - August 6, 2007

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BD
CRD#: 127081
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 16, 2006 - May 21, 2007

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
PASADENA, CA
Past

September 14, 2006 - May 21, 2007

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 11, 2006 - September 14, 2006

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
TEMECULA, CA
Past

October 28, 2002 - March 29, 2005

ADAMSON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 46684
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
Past

July 17, 2000 - October 25, 2000

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 17, 1998 - July 17, 2000

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1997 - February 13, 1998

INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19628
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 6, 1996 - February 4, 1997

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30996
MELVILLE, NY
Past

September 14, 1996 - December 6, 1996

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 17, 1996 - September 4, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 1995 - April 9, 1996

INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19628
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/13/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 9/2/2003
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/15/2003
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B RILEY WEALTH | WUNTRADE | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES, INC. | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES | WUNDERLICH | FUNDAMENTAL CAPITAL MARKETS | FUNDAMENTAL BROKERS INTER-DEALER | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES WEALTH MANAGEMENT (FFS) | DOMINICK & DOMINICK | CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B. RILEY WEALTH | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 2543 / SEC#: 801-67275, 8-31206

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
40 South Main Suite 1800, Memphis, TN 38103
Mailing Address
40 South Main Suite 1600, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number
(901) 251-1330
Established
Tennessee since 01/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
250

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRWM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 03/2022 (3/31/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT OWNER
BONNEMA, STEPHEN JOSEPHCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER2229865
MULLEN, MICHAEL ANTHONYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1428116
ORTEGA, DANIELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3095215
SWAIN, MARY ANN NELLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6484916
ZANONE, PHILIP RICHARD JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2135221

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,621
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,118,839,755

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Arbitration4
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/28/2022
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Company Information


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2543

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