Christopher A. Beste

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS

Creve Coeur, MO 63146

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CRD#: 5105614

Professional summary

Christopher Allen Beste, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Beste, is a registered financial advisor currently at PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC located in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Beste

Other business activities

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1) 10/15/2015. BESTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT. PERSONAL LLC FOR TAX PURPOSES. OWNER. 10 HOURS/MO; 2 DURING TRADING HOURS. 2) 06/01/2012. FAMILY TRUST (TIM & LORI BESTE, PARENTS) SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE. 0 HOURS/MO; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2017

Experience

Current

October 1, 2020 - Present

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1001 Craig Road Suite 375, Creve Coeur, MO 63146

RIA

CRD#: 145628

Creve Coeur, MO

Past

June 4, 2018 - October 1, 2020

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222

Creve Coeur, MO

Past

August 11, 2014 - October 1, 2020

RFG ADVISORY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 158401

CREVE COEUR, MO

Past

August 26, 2013 - October 30, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

CREVE COEUR, MO

Past

August 26, 2013 - June 8, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

CREVE COEUR, MO

Past

October 19, 2012 - July 24, 2013

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

CRD#: 6312

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

PINNACLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE TACTICAL FUNDS | PINNACLE SHERMAN FUNDS | PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145628 / SEC#: 801-78013

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2013 Approved)

Missouri

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)

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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

Missouri
(10/1/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/10/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/18/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

PINNACLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE TACTICAL FUNDS | PINNACLE SHERMAN FUNDS | PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145628 / SEC#: 801-78013

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2013 Approved)

Missouri

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

620 W. Republic Road Suite 104, Springfield, MO 65807

Mailing Address

Phone number

(417) 886-6590

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,876
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 341,342,744

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
04/16/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Allen Beste's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RFG ADVISORY, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/10/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/18/2012

Current Firm

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

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