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Chris Weston

CFP®, ChFC®
RIA ADVISORY GROUP
Norwalk, IA
·CRD# 2705903·30 years registered

Professional Summary

Chris Weston, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Chris L Weston, Chris Lee Weston, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Norwalk, Iowa. Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Chris has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris L Weston, Chris Lee Weston

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

30 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLCCurrent·CRD# 152566
RIA
Norwalk, IA
October 9, 2024 - Present

Past

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.Past·CRD# 10205
BD
West Des Moines, IA
April 27, 2023 - December 20, 2023
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 110518
RIA
West Des Moines, IA
April 26, 2023 - December 20, 2023
BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLCPast·CRD# 143440
RIA
Norwalk, IA
September 22, 2021 - October 12, 2022
WADDELL & REEDPast·CRD# 866
RIA
Norwalk, IA
December 13, 2012 - April 30, 2021
WADDELL & REEDPast·CRD# 866
BD
Norwalk, IA
December 13, 2012 - April 30, 2021
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 110518
RIA
Des Moines, IA
May 1, 2007 - December 18, 2012
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.Past·CRD# 10205
BD
Des Moines, IA
April 20, 2007 - December 18, 2012
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 15340
RIA
Chariton, IA
April 17, 2006 - March 30, 2007
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 15340
BD
Chariton, IA
April 17, 2006 - March 30, 2007
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 12984
RIA
Des Moines, IA
July 1, 2004 - April 17, 2006
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 12984
BD
Des Moines, IA
October 23, 2001 - April 17, 2006
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLCPast·CRD# 14869
BD
Lincoln, NE
July 19, 2000 - November 13, 2001
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 1703
BD
Des Moines, IA
February 3, 1999 - July 17, 2000
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIESPast·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
September 4, 1998 - December 15, 1998
MERCANTILE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 19908
BD
St. Louis, MO
September 20, 1997 - September 2, 1998
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 8158
BD
Milwaukee, WI
February 21, 1996 - September 15, 1997
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 2881
BD
Milwaukee, WI
February 21, 1996 - September 15, 1997

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Current Firm

RA
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS

CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (1/6/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (2/5/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

6300 S. Old Village Place #100, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Phone Number

(515) 965-8588

# of Employees

29

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 17 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2A CLIENT BROCHURE (10/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,228

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$568,379,295

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Other business activities

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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.

LIFE STAGE BROKERAGE - DBA COMMUNITY EDUCATORS, LLC POSITION: Part Owner 17.5% market CE NATURE: Continuing Education Company. We provide CE to licensed Insurance agents Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Wisconsin We also provide Ethics for CFP through the CFP Board of Standards nationwide INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 05/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1566 IA-9, Decorah IA 52101 DESCRIPTION: We provide Continuing education credits through classes. Instructors write the coursework; we get it approved through the various states and provide a infrastructure to market and sell CEI also teach CFP ethics 12 to 15 times per year. SOCIETY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS POSITION: current president NATURE: Industry Organization NON-PROFIT Promotion of the Financial Services Industry INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 06/01/2019 ADDRESS: 3663 Grand Ave UNIT g1, Des Moines IA 50312 DESCRIPTION: Promotion of the financial services profession DSMC, LLC POSITION: part owner NATURE: real estate partnership with my bother and friend (Neither are SAI Reps or clients INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2018 ADDRESS: 2623 Wedgewood Road, Des Moines IA 50317 DESCRIPTION: purchase of rental real estate WESTON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC POSITION: Owner/agent NATURE: Personal Sales of various insurance products INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 12/01/2012 ADDRESS: 638 Laurel Place, Norwalk IA 50211 DESCRIPTION: In conjunction with my IMO I offer products to clients on a non-securities basis. insurance etc. THE LIFE STAGE COMPANIES DBA AS LIFE STATE BROKERAGE POSITION: Managing Member/ Founder NATURE: The Life Stage Companies, LLC DBA Life Stage Brokerage. Recruiting and wholesaling non securities related products to independent agents and insurance agents. Products include Life Insurance including term, whole life, universal, and index (WITH DISCLSURE and BD Authorization if affiliated). Annuities, including spia, myga, index (Disclosure), Group Ins, disability income, med sups, home health care and final expense as well as preneed insurance and physical gold and silver INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 05/01/2021 ADDRESS: 638 Laurel Place, Norwalk IA 50211 DESCRIPTION: with respect to "Investment" we do offer annuities. These annuities are NON SECURITIES RELATED.... we offer no variable products MED MUTUAL PROTECT (FORMERLY KEMPER) POSITION: Agent NATURE: Sales of Medicare Supplement and home health care products INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 638 Laurel Place, Norwalk IA 50211 DESCRIPTION: Sales of Medicare Supplement and Home Health Care Insurance PHYSICIANS MUTUAL POSITION: Agent NATURE: Sales of Medicare Supplements, Dental and supplemental health insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 03/01/2023 ADDRESS: 638 Laurel Place, Norwalk IA 50211 DESCRIPTION: sales of med sup, dental and other supplemental health insurance SA3 WEALTH POSITION: Advisory NATURE: Advisory INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 04/24/2023 ADDRESS: 1415 28th Street, suite 300, West Des Moines IA 50266 DESCRIPTION: Advisory services offered the SAA

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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".
RA
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS

CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (1/6/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (2/5/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Iowa
(10/9/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1996About the Series 6 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2005About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2005About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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