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Christopher B. Jones

ARLINGTON SECURITIES
Saint Louis, MO 63017
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CRD#: 2867623
CJ

Professional summary

Christopher Brian Jones, who also goes by Chris Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INC. located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Chris Jones

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

Current

April 18, 2024 - Present

ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 14323 S Outer 40 Ste 210 North, Saint Louis, MO 63017Office #2: 14323 S Outer 40 Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19596
Saint Louis, MO
Current

April 19, 2024 - Present

ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 14323 S Outer 40 Ste 210 North, Saint Louis, MO 63017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19596
Saint Louis, MO
Past

December 14, 2023 - April 9, 2024

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 20, 2023 - April 9, 2024

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
St. Louis, MO
Past

December 19, 2018 - July 11, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
St Louis, MO
Past

August 29, 2018 - November 30, 2023

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
Town and Country, MO
Past

July 8, 2016 - August 4, 2017

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
St Louis, MO
Past

July 8, 2016 - August 4, 2017

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
St Louis, MO
Past

September 24, 2014 - June 23, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 16, 2012 - July 28, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 16, 2004 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

November 16, 2004 - July 28, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 21, 1999 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 23, 1997 - November 16, 2004

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
(4/19/2024)
RR
California
(4/19/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/24/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/19/2024)
RR
Illinois
(5/22/2024)
RR
Kansas
(5/10/2024)
RR
Michigan
(4/19/2024)
IAR
Missouri
(4/18/2024)
RR
Missouri
(4/19/2024)
RR
Ohio
(4/22/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/7/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/13/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/12/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/22/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/28/2015
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/6/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INC.
ARLINGTON FINANCIAL | FORT DEARBORN INVESTMENT CORP. | ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INC. | ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INC | ARLINGTON SECURITIES

CRD#: 19596 / SEC#: 801-135460, 8-38098

Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/4/1990 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
140 Marine Lane, St Louis, MO 63146-2236
Mailing Address
140 Marine Lane, St. Louis, MO 63146-2236
Phone number
(314) 878-1954
Established
Missouri since 04/28/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
18

FINRA licenses (40 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2 BROCHURE 013026 (1/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HILLARD, ROBERT EARLCEO, CFO, COO1005606
CULLEN, SUSAN MARIEVICE PRESIDENT, CCO-BD2015668
WINGENBACH, TIMOTHY SCOTTPRESIDENT, CCO-IA5007031

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts320
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 116,882,500

Disclosures

Regulatory Event4

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Company Information

ARLINGTON SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19596Saint Louis, MO 63017

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