Christopher C. Cook

GILBERT & COOK

West Des Moines, IA 50265

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CRD#: 4370551

Professional summary

Christopher Calvin Cook is a registered financial advisor currently at GILBERT & COOK, INC. located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. YOUTH HOMES OF MID-AMERICA; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 7225 NW 58TH STREET, JOHNSTON, IA 50131; PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILDREN IN NEED; BOARD MEMBER AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER; BEGAN MAY 2013; APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS/QUARTER INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; ASSIST WITH OVERSEEING THE INVESTMENT AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES. 2. GCC Properties, LLC; 5058 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265; Not Investment Related; Building Ownership/Member & Manager; Started 7/2018; 2 hours/month during trading hours; Coordinate maintenance & upkeep as needed 3. Calvin Farms, LLC; 1601 SE Corporate Woods Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021; Dec, 2015; Recreational farm ground; Member; 0 hours spent during trading hours 4. Baker Group; 1600 SE Corporate Woods Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021-7501; March 2025; Board of Directors; 0 hours spent during trading hours

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 14, 2016 - Present

GILBERT & COOK, INC.

Office #1: 5058 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265

RIA

CRD#: 283112

West Des Moines, IA

Past

February 4, 2010 - April 14, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14503

DES MOINES, IA

Past

January 12, 2010 - April 14, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14503

DES MOINES, IA

Past

December 7, 2006 - October 13, 2009

MILES CAPITAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 105376

DES MOINES, IA

Past

November 27, 2003 - December 8, 2006

VMF CAPITAL

RIA

CRD#: 128980

CLIVE , IA

Past

June 9, 1999 - December 31, 2003

VMF CAPITAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 108251

CLIVE, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GILBERT & COOK, INC.

CRD#: 283112 / SEC#: 801-107546

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2016 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

Iowa
(4/14/2016)

IAR

Louisiana
(8/8/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/19/2010

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/14/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/11/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

GILBERT & COOK, INC.

CRD#: 283112 / SEC#: 801-107546

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5058 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Mailing Address

Phone number

(515) 270-6444

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/22/2025)

WRAP BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,429
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,361,575,720

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/17/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher C. Cook

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Calvin Cook's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MILES CAPITAL, INC.

VMF CAPITAL

VMF CAPITAL LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GILBERT & COOK, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/19/2010

SIE

Date: 4/14/2016

Series 7

Date: 1/11/2010

Current Firm

GILBERT & COOK, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

GILBERT & COOK, INC.

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