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Christopher D. Risher

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL 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 ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 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 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

December 8, 2025 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 11803 Brinley Ave Ste 100, Louisville, KY 40243
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Louisville, KY
Past

April 2, 2024 - January 9, 2026

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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

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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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kentucky
(12/17/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(12/8/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/26/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/16/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/12/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/22/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

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 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
Report
06/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Louisville, KY 40243

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