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Christopher Ryan Best

CRD# 5230933·Registered 2009 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Christopher is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Christopher Ryan Best, who also goes by Chris Best, was a registered financial advisor. Christopher was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2009 - 2026. Christopher had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Chris Best

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

17 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CHAUNER SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10075
BD
Northbrook, IL
August 13, 2024 - September 22, 2026
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 135405
RIA
Raleigh, NC
January 19, 2012 - January 2, 2024
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 103934
BD
Raleigh, NC
February 17, 2010 - January 5, 2024
BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 108443
RIA
Raleigh, NC
January 16, 2009 - October 27, 2010

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Current Firm

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CHAUNER SECURITIES, INC.

CHAUNER & COTTER, INC. | CHAUNER, GRAVER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | CHAUNER, COTTER & GRAVER, INC. | CHAUNER SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10075 / SEC#: 8-33980
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

666 Dundee Road, Suite 1101, Northbrook, IL 60062-2735

Mailing Address

666 Dundee Road, Suite 1101, Northbrook, IL 60062-2735

Phone Number

(847) 509-8880

Established

Illinois since 04/10/1985

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

June

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SARAH C. CYPHERS TRUSTTRUST—
CYPHERS, SARAH C.PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, TRUSTEE4691733

Disclosures

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Other business activities

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STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, Charlotte, NC. INVESTMENT RELATED. START DATE 10/2007; Registered Investment Advisor; RIA/DCIO & Client Strategist/Executive Director; Marketing mutual funds to 401K plans. 160 HOURS/MONTH ALL DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

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Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2010About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2009About the Series 65 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2020About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2010About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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