Christopher B. Williams

VISTA FINANCE

Clayton, MO 63105

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CRD#: 3268710

Professional summary

Christopher Brent Williams, who also goes by Chris Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at VISTA FINANCE, LLC located in Clayton, Missouri.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Williams

Other business activities

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1. FOREST PARK FOREVER; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 5595 GRAND DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63112; NON-PROFIT; MEMBER OF PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE; START 2016; APPROX 1 HOUR PER MONTH; APPROX 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; HELP WITH NETWORKING AND FUNDRAISING. 2. LAUNCHCODE; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 4811 DELMAR BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63108; NON-PROFIT; MEMBER OF EXPANSION STEERING COMMITTEE; START 2019; APPROX 1 HOUR PER MONTH; APPROX 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; HELP WITH NETWORKING, FUNDRAISING, AND OCCASIONAL INTERVIEW OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES. 3. Vista National Bank & Trust; Chief Executive Officer; 20 hours per week, 10 during market hours; Started 10/2024; 7777 Bonhomme Ave, Suite 1800, Clayton, MO 63105; not investment related.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 1, 2021 - Present

VISTA FINANCE, LLC

Office #1: 7777 Bonhomme Ave Suite 1800, Clayton, MO 63105

RIA

CRD#: 312082

Clayton, MO

Past

March 19, 2009 - March 30, 2010

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 16517

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

March 19, 2009 - July 18, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 16517

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

February 11, 2003 - April 21, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16361

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

February 11, 2003 - April 21, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

October 25, 1999 - January 22, 2003

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA

CRD#: 106638

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

Past

September 21, 1999 - January 22, 2003

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 15658

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VISTA FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 312082 / SEC#: 801-120420

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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IAR

Missouri
(3/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/18/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/30/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/20/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/21/2001

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

VISTA FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 312082 / SEC#: 801-120420

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2021 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

7777 Bonhomme Ave Suite 1800, Clayton, MO 63105

Mailing Address

Phone number

(314) 518-5240

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/9/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	540
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 273,752,374

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
03/22/2025	Cover Page	Report
09/29/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/15/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Brent Williams's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VISTA FINANCE, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/18/2021

Series 63

Date: 9/30/1999

Series 7

Date: 9/20/1999

Series 24

Date: 5/21/2001

Current Firm

VISTA FINANCE, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VISTA FINANCE, LLC

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