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Christopher J. Walton

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
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CRD#: 5116661
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Professional summary

Christopher James Walton, who also goes by Christopher James Walton, Chris Walton, is a registered financial professional currently at CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Christopher James Walton | Chris Walton

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
BD
CRD#: 139749
St. Petersburg, FL
Past

June 25, 2021 - September 3, 2025

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
San Mateo, CA
Past

May 15, 2013 - November 16, 2021

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13594
SAN MATEO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(2/17/2026)
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Alaska
(2/17/2026)
RR
Arizona
(2/17/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(2/17/2026)
RR
California
(2/17/2026)
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Colorado
(2/17/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(2/17/2026)
RR
Idaho
(2/17/2026)
RR
Iowa
(2/17/2026)
RR
Kansas
(2/17/2026)
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Louisiana
(2/17/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(2/17/2026)
RR
Missouri
(2/17/2026)
RR
Montana
(2/17/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(2/17/2026)
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Nevada
(2/17/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(2/17/2026)
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North Dakota
(2/17/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/17/2026)
RR
Oregon
(2/17/2026)
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South Dakota
(2/17/2026)
RR
Texas
(2/17/2026)
RR
Utah
(2/17/2026)
RR
Washington
(2/17/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(2/17/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/12/2013
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 3
Date: 2/13/2014
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/14/2013
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CF
CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | HERITAGE FUND DISTRIBUTORS INC. | EAGLE FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139749 / SEC#: , 8-67244

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone number
(727) 567-8143
Established
Florida since 05/12/2005
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EAGLE ASSET MANAGEMENT INCPARENT COMPANY110653
EDWARDS, CHARLES MICHAELDIRECTOR5342028
GEORGIEV, TSVETELINA ELKOVACCO5130225
GERVAIS, BRYAN LCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP, DIRECTOR5286391
LILLIAN, JORDAN ALEXANDERCEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR5444726
SOUSA, DAMIAN DANIELDIRECTOR2061882
WALZER, SUSAN LAVELLEDIRECTOR2976646

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Company Information

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139749St. Petersburg, FL 33716

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