Christian Smissen has been an investment adviser representative at Lifeworks Advisors since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Lifeworks Advisors, LLC is a Grand Rapids, MI firm with $967M under management, 1,814 clients and 40 advisers across 37 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Christian Smissen is Lead Advisor of Lifeworks Advisors, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been in the advisory industry since 2017, starting on the investment side of a Fortune 500 broker-dealer. He works with retirees on turning savings into reliable income, with planning that covers tax strategies, estate and beneficiary planning, healthcare and spousal protection.
Christian Smissen’s longest registration was 2 years at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (2017–2020). Before joining Lifeworks Advisors in 2026, Christian Smissen was registered through Bauman Wealth Advisors and Arista Wealth Management, LLC.
- Lifeworks Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · under a yearLas Vegas, NV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288255
- Bauman Wealth Advisors– · under a yearLas Vegas, NV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 153061
- Arista Wealth Management, LLC– · under a yearLas Vegas, NV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141504
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.– · 2 yearsLas Vegas, NV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5393
Professional designations
Listed by Lifeworks Advisors
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christian Smissen is registered as an investment adviser representative in Nevada, since May 2026.
- NevadaSince 19 May 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 31 January 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 6 September 2017 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 5 July 2017 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 27 June 2017 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Christian Tyler Smissen
- CRD
- 6756378
- Firm
- Lifeworks Advisors · CRD 288255
- Office
- Las Vegas, NV
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2022
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- lifeworksadvisors.com
Where does Christian Smissen work?
Christian Smissen is an investment adviser representative registered through Lifeworks Advisors, LLC since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Christian Smissen a financial advisor?
Yes. Christian Smissen has a current investment-adviser registration in Nevada, through Lifeworks Advisors since May 2026.
How many years of experience does Christian Smissen have?
Christian Smissen has 4 years in the financial industry, since August 2022, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Christian Smissen passed?
Christian Smissen has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 2017. FINRA credited Christian Smissen with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Christian Smissen work before Lifeworks Advisors?
Before Lifeworks Advisors, Christian Smissen was registered through Bauman Wealth Advisors, September 2025 to March 2026; Arista Wealth Management, LLC, April 2025 to September 2025; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., September 2017 to April 2020.
Where is Christian Smissen based?
Christian Smissen’s registered office is in Las Vegas, NV.
Is Christian Smissen registered with FINRA?
No. Christian Smissen has no current broker registration.
Is Christian Smissen a CFP?
Lifeworks Advisors lists Christian Smissen with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Is Christian Smissen a CFA charterholder?
Lifeworks Advisors lists Christian Smissen with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Christian Smissen’s record?
Search CRD 6756378 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christian Smissen’s full registration record.
