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Christopher R. Walton

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Litchfield Park, AZ
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CRD#: 2744887
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Professional summary


Christopher R Walton, who also goes by Chris Walton, Christopher Roderick Walton Sr, Christopher Walton, Christopher Roderick Walton, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Litchfield Park, Arizona and ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Dresher, Pennsylvania.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Christopher has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Walton | Christopher Roderick Walton Sr | Christopher Walton | Christopher Roderick Walton

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.
Applicant is employed with the firm's parent company, Ascensus Group, LLC. In addition to his association with the member firm, he is also associated with Beneco Systems, LLC ("Beneco"), an Ascensus affiliate, in the capacity of a Sales Consultant. Applicant's association with Beneco represents the full-time execution of his Ascensus job responsibilities.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 6, 2023 - Present

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120632
Litchfield Park, AZ
Current

September 7, 2023 - Present

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 Dryden Road, Dresher, PA 19025
BD
CRD#: 36478
Dresher, PA
Past

June 24, 2013 - April 24, 2015

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

June 20, 2013 - June 25, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

June 19, 2013 - June 25, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

May 30, 2012 - February 22, 2013

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 17, 2012 - February 20, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 9, 2009 - April 18, 2012

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 2, 2009 - April 18, 2012

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 16, 2008 - March 5, 2009

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 1, 2008 - September 17, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 21, 2006 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 17, 2005 - September 1, 2006

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 17, 2005 - September 1, 2006

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 10, 2004 - December 2, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 10, 2004 - December 2, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 22, 2004 - July 20, 2004

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
Past

January 22, 2004 - July 20, 2004

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 16, 2003 - January 16, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
ELGIN, IL
Past

September 16, 2003 - January 16, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 7, 2003 - May 13, 2003

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 12, 2001 - January 6, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

January 25, 2001 - January 6, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 1998 - January 10, 2001

RECOM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7488
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
Past

July 8, 1997 - July 28, 1997

MILLS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10537
LAKE BLUFF, IL
Past

June 26, 1996 - August 2, 1996

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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".
AI
ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 Approved)

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
Arizona
(9/11/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/5/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/7/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AI
ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 454-6400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
47

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,649,896,048

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2024
Cover Page
01/30/2024
01/26/2023

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Company Information


ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632Litchfield Park, AZ

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