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Christopher Douglas Risher

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Louisville, KY
·CRD# 4325125·25 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris D Risher

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT·CRD# 157423
RIA
11803 Brinley Ave Ste 100, Louisville, KY 40243
December 8, 2025 - Present
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 282580
RIA
Louisville, KY
April 2, 2024 - January 9, 2026
REVOLUTIONARY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, CORP.·CRD# 142724
RIA
Louisville, KY
January 6, 2023 - April 8, 2024
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 282580
RIA
Louisville, KY
October 19, 2021 - January 9, 2023
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 137888
RIA
Louisville, KY
January 21, 2014 - April 10, 2019
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32444
BD
Louisville, KY
January 21, 2014 - January 8, 2019
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 120222
RIA
Louisville, KY
July 18, 2012 - January 24, 2014
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 120222
BD
Louisville, KY
July 18, 2012 - January 24, 2014
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
RIA
Louisville, KY
October 24, 2011 - November 9, 2011
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
Louisville, KY
October 21, 2011 - November 9, 2011
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Louisville, KY
November 1, 2010 - July 26, 2012
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Louisville, KY
March 16, 2009 - July 26, 2012
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2001 - July 9, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Louisville, KY
January 1, 2001 - March 9, 2009

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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 - SEC (5/18/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

19520 West Catawba Avenue Suite 112, Cornelius, NC 28031

Phone Number

(855) 340-2514

# of Employees

150

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

15,795

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,496,202,761

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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 State 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 teaching adult education about retirement. Multiple classes.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
IAR
Kentucky
(12/17/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(12/8/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2021About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2001About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2012About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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