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Christopher R. Grubbs

ATHENE SECURITIES
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 2996921
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Professional summary

Christopher Ryan Grubbs, who also goes by Chris Grubbs, is a registered financial professional currently at ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Chris Grubbs

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 5, 2025 - Present

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 36867
West Des Moines, IA
Past

November 15, 2023 - August 22, 2025

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 300285
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 30, 2013 - August 3, 2023

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

March 21, 2011 - September 30, 2013

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

May 26, 2010 - December 31, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 5, 2009 - November 23, 2009

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 5, 2001 - March 17, 2009

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

October 13, 1999 - June 5, 2001

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA

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

RR
Virginia
(12/5/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/28/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/12/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
ATHENE SECURITIES IOWA, LLC | IL SECURITIES, LLC | IL SECURITIES, INC. | IL SECURITIES LLC | AVIVA SECURITIES, LLC | ATLAS SP SECURITIES | ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867 / SEC#: , 8-47499

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

Main Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(515) 342-4616
Established
Indiana since 04/21/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ATHENE USA CORPORATIONATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
BATTERSON, CHAD MPRESIDENT, COO, FINOP4880009
BURTON, SHEILA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GEYELIN, ANTONY LAUSSAT IIIVICE PRESIDENT4605388
HUNT, ANGELA JEANCOMPLIANCE OFFICER7192588

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Company Information

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867West Des Moines, IA 50266

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