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Christopher Ryan Nadler

CFP®
WHITCOMB & HESS
ASHLAND, OH
·CRD# 5934671·15 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Ryan Nadler, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Nadler, is a registered financial advisor currently at WHITCOMB & HESS, INC. located in Ashland, Ohio. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris Nadler

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.·CRD# 121064
RIA
1020 Cleveland Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805
October 10, 2016 - Present
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Mansfield, OH
November 5, 2014 - September 29, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Mansfield, OH
November 4, 2014 - September 29, 2016
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
RIA
Wooster, OH
October 11, 2011 - December 10, 2013
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
BD
Wooster, OH
July 28, 2011 - December 10, 2013

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Current Firm

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WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

CRD#: 121064 / SEC#: 801-78798
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/27/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (12/3/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/29/2013 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1020 Cleveland Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805

Phone Number

(419) 289-7007

# of Employees

31

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 7 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WHITCOMB & HESS BROCHURE (2/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,800

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$490,699,890

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/27/2026Cover PageReport
11/20/2025Cover PageReport
11/26/2024Cover PageReport
01/23/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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W&
WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

CRD#: 121064 / SEC#: 801-78798
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/27/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (12/3/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/29/2013 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Ohio
(10/10/2016)

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Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2011About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2016About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2011About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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