Christopher J. Ricketts

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES

Denver, CO 80222

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CRD#: 6227754

Professional summary

Christopher John Ricketts, who also goes by Chris Ricketts, Christopher Ricketts, is a registered financial advisor currently at NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC located in Denver, Colorado and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Leadville, Colorado.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Ricketts | Christopher Ricketts

Other business activities

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1. RICKETTS FINANCIAL DBA TRAILHEAD FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 03/01/2019 ADDRESS: 2696 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 583, Denver CO 80222, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA for financial services 2. CHRISTOPHER RICKETTS INSURANCE AGENT POSITION: AGENT NATURE: SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 11/05/2013 ADDRESS: 2696 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 583, DENVER CO 80222, United States DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE INSURANCE PRODUCTS 3. NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC POSITION: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE NATURE: CORPORATION, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 06/16/2025 ADDRESS: 11835 OLYMPIC BLVD #1155 E, LOS ANGELES CA 90064, United States DESCRIPTION: INVESTMENT ADVISOR FINANCIAL PLANNER

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

May 19, 2025 - Present

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

Office #1: 2696 S Colorado Blvd Ste #583, Denver, CO 80222

RIA

CRD#: 110410

Denver, CO

Current

September 1, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

Leadville, CO

Past

November 2, 2020 - July 2, 2025

THE AMERIFLEX GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 305585

DENVER, CO

Past

November 2, 2020 - September 1, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

DENVER, CO

Past

March 25, 2017 - November 3, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

March 25, 2017 - November 3, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

March 31, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

March 29, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

February 5, 2014 - April 8, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

LAKEWOOD, CO

Past

November 25, 2013 - April 8, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

LAKEWOOD, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

AFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC | NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

CRD#: 110410 / SEC#: 801-55681

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/1998 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.

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

Alabama
(8/23/2024)

Colorado
(9/1/2023)

IAR

Colorado
(5/19/2025)

Illinois
(10/20/2025)

Kansas
(9/1/2023)

Missouri
(9/1/2023)

Nebraska
(9/1/2023)

Pennsylvania
(9/1/2023)

Washington
(9/1/2023)

Wisconsin
(9/1/2023)

Wyoming
(9/1/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/7/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/25/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

AFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC | NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

CRD#: 110410 / SEC#: 801-55681

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/1998 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

11835 W Olympic Blvd Ste 1155 E., Los Angeles, CA 90064

Mailing Address

Phone number

(310) 475-5854

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NWF ADV PART 2 A 2024 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	11,979
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,824,876,751

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Christopher J. Ricketts

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher John Ricketts's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

THE AMERIFLEX GROUP

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/7/2014

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/25/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

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