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

Christopher P. Laia

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2837101
CL

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Christopher Philip Laia was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Christopher had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 14 and Series 8 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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)


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

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


Past

July 3, 2007 - May 21, 2014

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 3, 2002 - May 25, 2007

BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120736
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 13, 2001 - June 18, 2002

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 29, 1998 - January 13, 2001

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD

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".
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | USAA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USAA INVESTMENTS | USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 5475 / SEC#: 801-126328, 8-41241

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2022 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/13/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 8/26/1999
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/4/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | USAA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USAA INVESTMENTS | USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 5475 / SEC#: 801-126328, 8-41241

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2022 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas 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
9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288-0227
Mailing Address
9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288-0227
Phone number
(800) 531-7960
Established
Delaware since 09/01/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
152

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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

FINRA licenses (53 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

ISCO PART2A INVESTMENT SERVICES BROCHURE MAY 2025 (5/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
USAA INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PARENT CO.)SHAREHOLDER
BEALL, KEVIN DOUGLASVICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR4202452
CARTER, BRANDON DANEDIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2939393
ECK, FRANK THOMAS IVSECRETARY7979835
FLORES, JENNIFER MARGRETFINOP AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4175069
HANKS, KARE ELIZABETHDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT2883762
MUIR, JAMES DYERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2801996
PEREZ-ROSSELLO, MADELINE IVETTEASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4033239
STORK, MARY ELIZABETHDIRECTOR2960253
WHITE, WILLIAM SWEENEYPRESIDENT, VICE-CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR4843743

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration4

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


USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 5475

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Christopher Laia

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

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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