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Christian J. West

RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES
DENVER, CO 80237
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CRD#: 4986685
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Professional summary

Christian Joseph West, CFP®, who also goes by Christian J West, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES located in Denver, Colorado.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Christian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 34, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Christian J West

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.
Geneva Creek Properties Tulsa, LLC|Investment Related: No|9905 S Pennsylvania Ave. Ste A;Oklahoma City;OK;73159;United States|Real Estate (Non-Agent/Broker)|Owner|2023-05-01|Hours Per Month: Less than 20|Hours Spent during Security Trading:0|LLC owns long term single family rentals Geneva Creek, LLC|Investment Related:No|30 N Gould St. Ste R.;Sheridan;WY;82801;United States|Real Estate (Non-Agent/Broker)|Owner|2023-05-01|HoursPerMonth:Less than 20|HoursSpentduringSecurityTrading:0|LLC that owns long term rental real estate

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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®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 12, 2025 - Present

RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES

Office #1: 4600 S Syracuse St 9th Floor, Denver, CO 80237
RIA
CRD#: 326930
DENVER, CO
Past

January 31, 2024 - March 11, 2025

RISEMINT

RIA
CRD#: 289567
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

January 31, 2022 - January 11, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Denver, CO
Past

January 31, 2022 - January 11, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Denver, CO
Past

April 5, 2016 - October 14, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
Denver, CO
Past

April 5, 2016 - September 7, 2023

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Denver, CO
Past

May 26, 2010 - December 20, 2023

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
Denver, CO
Past

February 11, 2009 - May 26, 2010

BELLEVUE CHICAGO, LLC

BD
CRD#: 106069
CHICAGO, IL

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".
RC
RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES
RIGDEN CAPITAL | RIGDEN ENTERPRISES | RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 326930 / SEC#: 801-132101

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2025 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
Colorado
(3/12/2025)
IAR
Texas
(3/12/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/4/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/10/2009
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 34
Date: 10/8/2010
Retail Off-Exchange FOREX Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 5/26/2009
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/10/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/18/2012
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 4/23/2010
Registered Options Principal Examination

Current Firm

RC
RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES
RIGDEN CAPITAL | RIGDEN ENTERPRISES | RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 326930 / SEC#: 801-132101

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2025 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
4600 S Syracuse St 9th Floor, Denver, CO 80237
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 351-1618
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B (7/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts578
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 104,069,908

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Company Information

RIGDEN CAPITAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 326930Denver, CO 80237

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