AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why AdvisorCheck

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
KW

Kristen R. West

GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES
Arlington, TX 76012
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 7710541
KW

Professional summary

Kristen Renee West is a registered financial advisor currently at GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Arlington, Texas and GRB FINANCIAL LLC located in Arlington, Texas.

Kristen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Kristen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kristen Renee West's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

April 3, 2024 - Present

GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 1415 West Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76012
RIA
CRD#: 112248
Arlington, TX
Current

August 3, 2023 - Present

GRB FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1415 West Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76012
BD
CRD#: 130490
Arlington, 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".
GB
GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES
BAKER & WHITE, L.L.C. | GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 112248 / SEC#: 801-56508

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/1999 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2002 Terminated)

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
Texas
(11/17/2023)
IAR
Texas
(4/3/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/26/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/17/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/2/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GB
GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES
BAKER & WHITE, L.L.C. | GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 112248 / SEC#: 801-56508

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/1999 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2002 Terminated)
PREMIUM
Stay ahead of every change that matters. Proactive intelligence on your advisors, before issues escalate.
Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyScheduled alerts keep you informed without lifting a finger.
Catch Firm Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
Trends, Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
1415 West Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76012
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 120427, Arlington, TX 76012
Phone number
(817) 861-7099
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART IIA BROCHURE-MARCH 2025 (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,335
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 833,236,710

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/19/2025
Cover Page
Report
07/22/2024
Cover Page
Report
08/28/2023
Cover Page
Report
02/17/2023
Cover Page
Report

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

GERALD BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.DBA BAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 112248Arlington, TX 76012

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Kristen West

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Robert Wesley Shannon
Robert ShannonAdvisorCheck Check Mark
BRAZOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
IAR
FORT WORTH, TX
Kerry John Prazak
Kerry PrazakAdvisorCheck Check Mark
WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
IAR
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Sean Ryan Leonard
Sean LeonardAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
Hurst, TX
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.