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Christopher G. Richardson

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 2927724
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Professional summary


Christopher Garrett Richardson, who also goes by Chris Garrett Richardson, is a registered financial professional currently at SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


Chris Garrett Richardson

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 7, 2015 - Present

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

Office #1: 8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 158538
West Des Moines, IA
Past

October 10, 2014 - January 2, 2015

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 21, 2011 - October 15, 2013

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
THOMPSON STATION, TN
Past

December 21, 2011 - October 15, 2013

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
THOMPSON STATION, TN
Past

November 25, 2009 - December 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 21675
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 17, 2007 - December 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

January 4, 2006 - December 17, 2007

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 4, 2005 - November 22, 2005

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

June 21, 2004 - January 21, 2005

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

October 10, 2000 - November 1, 2002

BERGER DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 41436
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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

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Arkansas
(1/7/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(1/7/2015)
RR
Mississippi
(1/7/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/7/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/24/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538 / SEC#: , 8-68905

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(855) 624-0180
Established
Delaware since 06/09/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SAMMONS SECURITIES, INC.MANAGING MEMBER/ELECTED MANAGER
DYKHUIS, ARLEN GLENNFINOP PRINCIPAL5285074
LOWE, BILL LEOPRESIDENT2328135
SURETTE, STEPHANIE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5217627

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Company Information


SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538West Des Moines, IA 50266

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