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Christian Brad Risenmay

Christian B. Risenmay

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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CRD#: 4534437
Christian Brad Risenmay

Professional summary


Christian Brad Risenmay, CFP®, who also goes by Christian B Risenmay, is a registered financial advisor currently at CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Palm Desert, California.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Christian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christian B Risenmay

Other business activities


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1.JULY 2017; CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC, PALM DESERT, CA; INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; PARTNER; DEVOTE 160 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 2. JULY 2017; RISENMAY, INC., INDIO, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; PERSONAL HOLDING COMPANY FOR INTERESTS IN CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC; PRESIDENT; DEVOTES 0 HRS/MONTH. 3. JULY 2017; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL, PALM DESERT, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; SALES OF INSURANCE; DEVOTES 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 4. JUNE 2014; PATHFINDER RANCH, MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; CHARITABLE; BOARD MEMBER; COORDINATES MEETINGS OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS; DEVOTES 2 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 6. JULY 2017; ROKUNIN, LLC, BERMUDA DUNES, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; HOLDING COMPANY FOR INTERESTS IN THE BUILDING CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC; PARTNER; DEVOTES 0 HRS/MONTH.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

July 18, 2017 - Present

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
RIA
CRD#: 288992
Palm Desert, CA
Past

March 23, 2021 - July 30, 2024

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

May 5, 2014 - December 31, 2017

INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106335
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

April 25, 2014 - March 1, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

September 12, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

September 12, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

July 4, 2002 - September 15, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
INDIAN WELLS, CA
Past

June 28, 2002 - September 15, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
INDIAN WELLS, CA

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".
CW
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 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
California
(7/18/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/3/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/2/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 834-7250
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CYPRESS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,882
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 965,541,741

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Company Information


CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 288992Palm Desert, CA 92260

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