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Christopher Sean Barry

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
·CRD# 5273500·19 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Sean Barry, who also goes by Chris Barry, Christopher Barry, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris Barry, Christopher Barry

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Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 139135
BD
901 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
September 8, 2026 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 1, 2025 - May 13, 2026
BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 285300
BD
Charlotte, NC
March 6, 2017 - September 24, 2025
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY·CRD# 107622
BD
New York City, NY
May 5, 2016 - March 6, 2017
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Hartford, CT
September 10, 2012 - February 26, 2016
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY·CRD# 107622
BD
New York City, NY
December 1, 2011 - September 12, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
Shelton, CT
November 20, 2007 - November 17, 2010
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
Shelton, CT
January 18, 2007 - July 9, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Shelton, CT
January 18, 2007 - November 17, 2010

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Current Firm

RD
RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139135 / SEC#: 8-67196
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

901 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Mailing Address

5229 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474

Phone Number

(612) 671-7449

Established

Delaware since 12/09/2005

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INCSHAREHOLDER—
BUSCHY, MATTHEWDIRECTOR (TEXAS DESIGNATED OFFICER)4785321
GARDNER, TRACY HOHENSEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2598167
HORWITH, THEODORE ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3257001
KNEESHAW, JESSICA ADIRECTOR4619188
MINELLA, PAULA JGENERAL COUNSEL7355568
POOR, JASON JOHNCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2704246

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(9/8/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(9/8/2026)
RR
Maine
(9/8/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/8/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/8/2026)
RR
New York
(9/8/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/8/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2007About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2007About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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