Christopher Heisten has been Managing Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth since June 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Christopher Heisten studied at the University of Maine.
Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth, LLC is an Anchorage, AK firm with $232M under management, 224 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its May 2026 filing.
Chris Heisten is Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth. He began his career in 2007 working with families on financial planning at Merrill Lynch. He later joined Raymond James Financial Services to own and run his own planning practice.
Christopher Heisten’s longest registration was 6 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2008–2015). Before joining Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth in 2021, Christopher Heisten was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- – present · 4 yearsAnchorage, AK · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 315647
- Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc– · 6 yearsAnchorage, AK · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 6 yearsAnchorage, AK · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christopher Heisten is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from November 2021; the most recent is Texas, in February 2024.
- AlaskaSince 11 November 2021
- TexasSince 26 February 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 15 April 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 March 2008 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Christopher Lee Heisten
- CRD
- 5452103
- Firm
- Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth · CRD 315647
- Role
- Managing Member/Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 3150 C STREET, SUITE 225, Anchorage, AK 99503
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- heistenwrenn.com
Where does Christopher Heisten work?
Christopher Heisten has been Managing Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth, LLC since June 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Christopher Heisten a financial advisor?
Yes. Christopher Heisten has a current investment-adviser registration in Alaska and Texas, through Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth since November 2021.
How many years of experience does Christopher Heisten have?
Christopher Heisten has 18 years in the financial industry, since March 2008, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Christopher Heisten passed?
Christopher Heisten has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2008. FINRA credited Christopher Heisten with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Christopher Heisten work before Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth?
Before Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth, Christopher Heisten was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, April 2008 to March 2015.
Where is Christopher Heisten based?
Christopher Heisten’s registered office is in Anchorage, AK.
Is Christopher Heisten registered with FINRA?
No. Christopher Heisten has no current broker registration.
Is Christopher Heisten a CFP?
Heisten Wrenn Private Wealth lists Christopher Heisten with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Christopher Heisten’s record?
Search CRD 5452103 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christopher Heisten’s full registration record.