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Christopher M. Winkler

ASPIREAN WEALTH
Mill Valley, CA 94941
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CRD#: 2942476
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Professional summary


Christopher Michael Winkler is a registered financial advisor currently at ASPIREAN WEALTH, LLC located in Mill Valley, California.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 62, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
EXECUTIVE PLANNING GROUP POSITION: Principal NATURE: Rental account for real estate property owned INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2000 ADDRESS: 160 Rail Rd, Suite 4, Chesterton IN 46304, United States DESCRIPTION: Real estate property I own and rent LEGACY ADVISORS AGENCY POSITION: Agent NATURE: LEGACY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT/ INSURANCE SALES --PRESIDENT - INVESTMENT RELATED- START DATE: 12/1997 LOCATED AT 160 Rail Rd Suite 4 Chesterton, IN 46304 INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 12/01/1997 ADDRESS: 160 Rail Rd, Suite 4, Chesterton IN 46304, United States DESCRIPTION: Periodic life insurance sales when appropriate to manage client risks.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 1, 2021 - Present

ASPIREAN WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 6 Knoll Lane Suite B, Mill Valley, CA 94941
RIA
CRD#: 173138
Mill Valley, CA
Past

February 10, 2010 - June 1, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
CHESTERTON, IN
Past

November 2, 2009 - June 1, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
CHESTERTON, IN
Past

April 12, 2002 - November 3, 2009

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past

November 28, 1997 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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".
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ASPIREAN WEALTH, LLC
ASPIREAN WEALTH, LLC | GRACE FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173138 / SEC#: 801-121642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2021 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(8/24/2021)
IAR
Indiana
(6/25/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/4/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 12/3/2010
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ASPIREAN WEALTH, LLC
ASPIREAN WEALTH, LLC | GRACE FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173138 / SEC#: 801-121642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6 Knoll Lane Suite B, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 687-5342
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts447
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 194,802,079

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Company Information


ASPIREAN WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 173138Mill Valley, CA 94941

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