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Christopher P. Golden
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
LOWELL, AR 72745
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CRD#: 2820033
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Professional summary
Christopher Paul Golden, who also goes by Christopher P Golden, Chris Golden, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Lowell, Arkansas.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10, Series 53, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher P Golden | Chris Golden
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 25, 2017 - Present
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 913 West Monroe Avenue, Lowell, AR 72745RIA
BD
CRD#: 42057
LOWELL, AR
Current
September 7, 2006 - Present
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 913 West Monroe Avenue, Lowell, AR 72745RIA
BD
CRD#: 42057
LOWELL, AR
Past
February 1, 2002 - September 5, 2006
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ROGERS, AR
Past
February 12, 1999 - February 1, 2002
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BD
CRD#: 42057
LOWELL, AR
Past
January 31, 1997 - May 1, 1997
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 31, 1997 - October 26, 1998
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
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".
AW
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARVEST ASSET MANAGEMENT | ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
CRD#: 42057 / SEC#: 801-63738, 8-49677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2005 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2005 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/7/2005 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans 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(3/24/2025)
RR
Alaska(3/24/2025)
RR
Arizona(3/24/2025)
RR
Arkansas(9/7/2006)
IAR
Arkansas(5/25/2017)
RR
California(3/24/2025)
RR
Colorado(3/24/2025)
RR
Connecticut(3/24/2025)
RR
Delaware(3/24/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(3/24/2025)
RR
Florida(3/24/2025)
RR
Georgia(3/24/2025)
RR
Hawaii(3/24/2025)
RR
Idaho(3/24/2025)
RR
Illinois(3/24/2025)
RR
Indiana(3/24/2025)
RR
Iowa(3/24/2025)
RR
Kansas(12/20/2013)
IAR
Kansas(2/14/2019)
RR
Kentucky(3/24/2025)
RR
Louisiana(3/24/2025)
RR
Maine(3/24/2025)
RR
Maryland(3/24/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(3/24/2025)
RR
Michigan(3/24/2025)
RR
Minnesota(3/24/2025)
RR
Mississippi(3/24/2025)
RR
Missouri(12/20/2013)
IAR
Missouri(2/14/2019)
RR
Montana(3/24/2025)
RR
Nebraska(3/24/2025)
RR
Nevada(3/24/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(3/24/2025)
RR
New Jersey(3/24/2025)
RR
New Mexico(3/24/2025)
RR
New York(3/24/2025)
RR
North Carolina(3/24/2025)
RR
North Dakota(3/24/2025)
RR
Ohio(3/25/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(12/20/2013)
IAR
Oklahoma(2/14/2019)
RR
Oregon(3/24/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/24/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/24/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(3/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina(3/24/2025)
RR
South Dakota(3/24/2025)
RR
Tennessee(3/24/2025)
RR
Texas(3/24/2025)
RR
Utah(3/24/2025)
RR
Vermont(3/24/2025)
RR
Virginia(3/24/2025)
RR
Washington(3/24/2025)
RR
West Virginia(3/24/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(3/24/2025)
RR
Wyoming(3/24/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AW
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARVEST ASSET MANAGEMENT | ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
CRD#: 42057 / SEC#: 801-63738, 8-49677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2005 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2005 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/7/2005 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
913 W Monroe Avenue, Lowell, AR 72745
Mailing Address
Po Box 1515, Lowell, AR 72745
Phone number
(888) 916-2121
Established
Arkansas since 07/11/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
232
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| ARVEST BANK | OWNER | |
| BREWER, GRETCHEN DAPHYNE | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PRINCIPAL AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5089523 |
| CAIN, KENDRA BRADFORD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4580246 |
| CAIN, KENDRA BRADFORD | DIRECTOR | 4580246 |
| COTTRELL, ASA ANDERSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | 2151839 |
| CRAIN, BRADLEY JEAN | DIRECTOR | 5203394 |
| DERRYBERRY, DEE GARRISON | DIRECTOR | 4013705 |
| DERRYBERRY, DEE GARRISON | COO | 4013705 |
| HAYS, KIRK JODELL | DIRECTOR | 8156910 |
| JAMES, CARA CLUGSTON | DIRECTOR | 7249296 |
| LIPSCOMB, TABITHA HUBBS | DIRECTOR | 4347525 |
| MACHEN, JAMES MATTHEW | DIRECTOR | 4882241 |
| MORBECK, AMY MARIE | DIRECTOR | 7972656 |
| PAYNE, KARLA | DIRECTOR | 4725253 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | ARVEST1 MANAGER / MANAGER OF CLIENT SERVICES, MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | PRIVATE SECURITIES OFFERINGS PRINCIPAL | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITY FUTURES PRINCIPAL (ROSFP) | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3159317 |
| ROGERS, DONNY RAY JR | PRESIDENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, SECRETARY OF BOARD, DIRECTOR | 2602108 |
| ROOKER, BARRY CHRISTOPHER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES/DIRECTOR | 3262999 |
| SABIN, KENNETH KEVIN | DIRECTOR | 5947088 |
| SHEPARD, RODNEY LEMAN | DIRECTOR | 7884866 |
| SMITH, BRIAN ANDREW | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES, DIRECTOR OF RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING | 2888485 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,800 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,824,855,462 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 01/13/2025 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 42057Lowell, AR 72745TRUST BUT VERIFY
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