Kristopher Wadsworth

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES

Syracuse, NY 13212

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CRD#: 4248253

Professional summary

Kristopher Wadsworth, ChFC®, who also goes by Kristopher M Wadsworth, Kris Wadsworth, Kristopher M Wadsworth, is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Syracuse, New York and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Syracuse, New York.

Kristopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Kristopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kristopher M Wadsworth | Kris Wadsworth | Kristopher M Wadsworth

Other business activities

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BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY POSITION: Unit Sales Manager NATURE: Insurance sales? INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 140 START DATE: 04/01/2021 ADDRESS: 231 Salina Meadows Prkwy. Suite 100, Syracuse NY 13212, United States DESCRIPTION: MANAGE A TEAM OF AGENTS, RESPONSIBLE FOR HIRING AND TRAINING OF AGENTS, I am also appointed with KFA through BLC which allows agents to write business for Medicare Supplement, Annuity and Equity Indexed annuity insurance products, life insurance, health and LTC.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

Experience

Current

May 3, 2021 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 231 Salina Meadows Pkwy Ste 100, Syracuse, NY 13212

RIA

CRD#: 281285

Syracuse, NY

Current

May 3, 2021 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 251 Salina Meadows Pkwy Ste 130, Syracuse, NY 13212

CRD#: 173962

Syracuse, NY

Past

January 28, 2020 - April 2, 2021

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

DEWITT, NY

Past

April 22, 2019 - December 6, 2019

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

RIA

CRD#: 153184

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

April 22, 2019 - December 18, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

May 7, 2018 - April 17, 2019

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

May 1, 2018 - April 17, 2019

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

December 9, 2016 - March 26, 2018

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863

CICERO, NY

Past

November 28, 2011 - June 29, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

EAST SYRACUSE, NY

Past

February 23, 2011 - December 14, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

October 4, 2010 - February 9, 2011

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 6604

HARTFORD, CT

Past

November 9, 2004 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

November 9, 2004 - August 23, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

July 27, 2004 - October 4, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

September 11, 2000 - October 6, 2003

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 611

OMAHA, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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.

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

New York
(5/3/2021)

IAR

New York
(5/3/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/8/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/28/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/8/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 12/22/2007

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/1/2006

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 8/8/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(844) 553-9083

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

BLAS-ADV-PART2A 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,943,847,697

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Kristopher Wadsworth

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kristopher Wadsworth's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 9/8/2000

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/28/2005

Series 6

Date: 9/8/2000

Series 53

Date: 12/22/2007

Series 24

Date: 5/1/2006

Series 26

Date: 8/8/2002

FINRA

Current Firm

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

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