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Billie J. Christiansen

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CRD#: 5187799
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Professional summary

Billie Joan Christiansen, who also goes by Billie Joan Baker, Billie Joan Wilkinson, is a registered financial advisor currently at RUSSELL INVESTMENTS located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Billie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Billie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Billie Joan Baker | Billie Joan Wilkinson

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.
MARY KAY, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, COSMETICS SALES, DALLAS, TX, CONSULTANT, STARTED 11/10. USUALLY SPEND ABOUT 5 HOURS A MONTH, NOT DURING SECURITIES 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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None

Experience

Current

January 3, 2018 - Present

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 100 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 1550, Milwaukee, WI 53202
RIA
CRD#: 105734
Milwaukee, WI
Current

January 3, 2018 - Present

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 833 E. Michigan Street Suite 850, Milwaukee, WI 53202
BD
CRD#: 21771
Milwaukee, WI
Past

March 28, 2012 - December 11, 2017

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

December 12, 2011 - December 11, 2017

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 14, 2008 - February 5, 2009

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133366
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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".
RI
RUSSELL INVESTMENTS
FRANK RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | RUSSELL INVESTMENTS | RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | RUSSELL INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 105734 / SEC#: 801-17141

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/1982 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.
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

RR
Minnesota
(1/3/2018)
RR
Washington
(1/3/2018)
IAR
Washington
(1/12/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2018)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/26/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/10/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

RI
RUSSELL INVESTMENTS
FRANK RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | RUSSELL INVESTMENTS | RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | RUSSELL INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 105734 / SEC#: 801-17141

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/1982 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1301 Second Avenue 18th Floor, Seattle, WA 98101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(206) 505-7877
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
589

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts69,312
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 62,376,876,918

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Company Information

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 105734Milwaukee, WI 53202

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