Chris Weston has been an investment adviser representative at RIA Advisory Group since October 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a Des Moines, IA firm with $568M under management, 1,996 clients and 25 advisers across 13 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Chris Weston’s longest registration was 8 years at Waddell & Reed (2012–2021). Before joining RIA Advisory Group in 2024, Chris Weston was registered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Belpointe Asset Management LLC.
- RIA Advisory Group, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsNorwalk, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152566
- Securities America Advisors, Inc.– · under a yearWest Des Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110518
- Belpointe Asset Management LLC– · 1 yearNorwalk, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 143440
- Waddell & Reed– · 8 yearsNorwalk, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 866
- Securities America Advisors, Inc.– · 5 yearsDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110518
- Primevest Financial Services, Inc.– · under a yearChariton, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 15340
- Invest Financial Corporation– · 1 yearDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 12984
Investment adviser representative registrations
Chris Weston is registered as an investment adviser representative in Iowa, since October 2024.
- IowaSince 9 October 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 53 | Municipal Securities Principal Examination | 1 September 2005 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 28 February 2005 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 25 June 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 1 December 1997 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 20 February 1996 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 20 February 1996 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Municipal Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- CRD
- 2705903
- Firm
- RIA Advisory Group · CRD 152566
- Office
- Norwalk, IA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 1998
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Chris Weston work?
Chris Weston is an investment adviser representative registered through RIA Advisory Group, LLC since October 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Chris Weston a financial advisor?
Yes. Chris Weston has a current investment-adviser registration in Iowa, through RIA Advisory Group since October 2024.
How many years of experience does Chris Weston have?
Chris Weston has 28 years in the financial industry, since January 1998, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Chris Weston passed?
Chris Weston has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7, Series 65, Series 24 and Series 53. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in February 1996. FINRA credited Chris Weston with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Chris Weston work before RIA Advisory Group?
Before RIA Advisory Group, Chris Weston was registered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., April 2023 to December 2023; Belpointe Asset Management LLC, September 2021 to October 2022; Waddell & Reed, December 2012 to April 2021; Securities America Advisors, Inc., May 2007 to December 2012; Primevest Financial Services, Inc., April 2006 to March 2007; Invest Financial Corporation, July 2004 to April 2006.
Where is Chris Weston based?
Chris Weston’s registered office is in Norwalk, IA.
Is Chris Weston registered with FINRA?
No. Chris Weston has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Chris Weston’s record?
Search CRD 2705903 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Chris Weston’s full registration record.
