Christopher C. Russell

ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS

Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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CRD#: 4476557

Professional summary

Christopher Conn Russell, who also goes by Chris Conn Russell, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Conn Russell

Other business activities

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Rental Property-Owns home with wife-2010-10 hrs/mth-0 during trading hrs-Helps his wife handle issues, bills, etc. while she handles the day to day operations Blue Cross of Michigan/Blue Care Network of Michigan Insurance Agent recommending insurance products offered by Blue Cross of Michigan/Blue Care Network of Michigan Not investment related Sells Medical Insurance with Blue Cross & BCN, Medical Insurance Rep-2006-2 hrs/mth-1 during trading hrs-Helps people that don't get medical insurance discounts usually clients that are fee based. Clears business through a managing agent for BCN &Blue Cross-Action benefits.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 11, 2014 - Present

ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 8305 S. Saginaw Street Suite 2, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

RIA

CRD#: 170462

Grand Blanc, MI

Past

April 29, 2016 - May 11, 2017

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Grand Blanc, MI

Past

October 16, 2006 - May 28, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

GRAND BLANC, MI

Past

March 7, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

March 7, 2002 - May 28, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

GRAND BLANC, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 170462 / SEC#: 801-79211

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2014 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

Michigan
(7/11/2014)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/20/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/20/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 5/11/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/6/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 170462 / SEC#: 801-79211

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2014 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

8305 S. Saginaw Street Suite 2, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Mailing Address

Phone number

(810) 953-4444

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS PART 2A_SEC (11/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,223
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 429,923,737

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Christopher C. Russell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Conn Russell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/20/2010

Series 63

Date: 3/20/2002

SIE

Date: 5/11/2017

Series 7

Date: 3/6/2002

Current Firm

ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ACORN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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