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Christian G. Taylor

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
HOUSTON, TX
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CRD#: 5462381
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Professional summary


Christian Gabriel Taylor, who also goes by Christian Taylor, is a registered financial advisor currently at THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS located in Houston, Texas and BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Christian has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christian Taylor

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 27, 2025 - Present

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 299201
HOUSTON, TX
Current

October 27, 2025 - Present

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 277085
HOUSTON, TX
Current

October 24, 2025 - Present

PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1070 East Indiantown Road Suite 208-210, Jupiter, FL 33477
BD
CRD#: 157045
Jupiter, FL
Current

October 24, 2025 - Present

THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL

Office #1: 9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46240
BD
CRD#: 8478
Indianapolis, IN
Past

February 15, 2022 - August 1, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 15, 2022 - August 1, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 15, 2022 - August 1, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 15, 2022 - August 1, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 15, 2022 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

March 18, 2011 - August 1, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 14, 2011 - August 1, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 7, 2009 - February 19, 2010

GMS GROUP

BD
CRD#: 8000
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 3, 2008 - February 13, 2009

TEXLARK SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132226
PLANO, TX
Past

May 2, 2008 - September 15, 2008

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

May 1, 2008 - September 15, 2008

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

January 24, 2008 - May 6, 2008

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
PLANO, TX

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".
TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 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
Florida
(10/27/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/27/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/27/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/12/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9000 Keystone Crossing Seventh Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 581-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSA_ADV2A_(FINAL 9.14.25) (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,759
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,675,305,852

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/21/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024

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Company Information


THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

CRD#: 299201Houston, TX

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