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Christopher D. Risher

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Louisville, KY 40243
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CRD#: 4325125
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Professional summary


Christopher Douglas Risher, who also goes by Chris D Risher, is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris D Risher

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.
1.) C. RISHER FINANCIAL, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; 11803 BRINLEY AVE SUITE 201, LOUISVILLE, KY 40243; INSURANCE SALES; MANAGER/MEMBER; START DATE 04/2010; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 3 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES. 2.) REVOLUTIONARY FINANCIAL GROUP; NO INVESTMENT-RELATED; 11803 BRINLEY AVE SUITE 201, LOUISVILLE, KY 40243; INSURANCE SALES; SENIOR ADVISOR/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; START DATE 05/2019; APPROX 140 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 140 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES. 3.) LEGAL SHIELD; NO INVESTMENT-RELATED; 5004 HIGGINS VIEW LANE, FISHERVILLE, KY 40023; LEGAL SERVICES AND IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; START DATE 10/2015; APPROX 1 HR/MONTH; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; MARKET LEGAL AND IDENTITY THEFT SERVICES. 4.) CONSUMER CHOICE INDEPENDENT INSURANCE; NO INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1230 S HURSTBOURNE PKWY SUITE 225, LOUISVILLE, KY 40222; INSURANCE SALES; PARTNER; START DATE 01/2019; APPROX 12 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 12 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES. 5.) LEDGESTONE WEALTH ADVISORS; YES INVESTMENT-RELATED; 5004 HIGGINS VIEW LN, FISHERVILLE, KY 40023; LLC FOR OPERATING EXPENSES; OWNER/MANAGER; START DATE: 08/02/2021; APPROX 1 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 1 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; BALANCE THE CHECKBOOK. 6.) Red Referrals; Yes Investment Related; 1701 Herr Ln, Louisville, KY 40222; Referrals; Member; Start Date: 09/2024; Approx 2 Hrs/Month; Approx 2 Hrs/Month during Trading; Referral Group. 7.) FMT Solutions; Investment Related: Yes; 9450 SW Gemini Dr, PMB 19372, Beaverton OR 97008, United States; I will be teaching adult education about retirement. Multiple classes; Guest Speaker; Start Date 09/2025; Approx hours per month: 06; Approx hours during trading: 06; I will be teaching adult education about retirement. Multiple classes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 2, 2024 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 11803 Brinley Ave Ste 100, Louisville, KY 40243
RIA
CRD#: 282580
Louisville, KY
Past

January 6, 2023 - April 8, 2024

REVOLUTIONARY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 142724
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 19, 2021 - January 9, 2023

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

January 21, 2014 - April 10, 2019

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

January 21, 2014 - January 8, 2019

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 18, 2012 - January 24, 2014

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120222
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 18, 2012 - January 24, 2014

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 24, 2011 - November 9, 2011

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 21, 2011 - November 9, 2011

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

November 1, 2010 - July 26, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

March 16, 2009 - July 26, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

January 1, 2001 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 1, 2001 - March 9, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
LOUISVILLE, KY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Kentucky
(4/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/26/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 363-9595
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,525,706,084

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Company Information


AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580Louisville, KY 40243

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