Christopher Rick has been an investment adviser representative at Keystone Wealth Services since June 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Christopher Rick holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego.
Keystone Wealth Services, LLC is a Palm Desert, CA firm with $861M under management, 635 clients and 11 advisers across 2 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Chris Rick is Partner & Senior Financial Advisor of Keystone Private Wealth. He joined the firm as an Executive Vice President & Financial Advisor and specializes in building plans for retirement, lifestyle in retirement and legacy. He began his career with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2010 and most recently was a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments in Palm Desert since 2011.
Christopher Rick’s longest registration was 6 years at Strategic Advisers LLC (2011–2018). Before joining Keystone Wealth Services in 2021, Christopher Rick was registered through Cypress Wealth Services, LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors.
- Hoainvest LLCAlso current– present · under a yearPalm Desert, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 343069
- Keystone Private WealthCurrent– present · 5 yearsPalm Desert, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 301924
- Cypress Wealth Services, LLC– · 2 yearsPalm Desert, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288992
- Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors– · under a yearBoston, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288590
- Strategic Advisers LLC– · 6 yearsPalm Desert, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104555
- Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC– · under a yearIndian Wells, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
Professional designations
Listed by Keystone Wealth Services
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christopher Rick is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since June 2021.
- CaliforniaSince 7 June 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 9 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination | 7 March 2016 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 November 2010 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 1 September 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Christopher Raymond Rick
- CRD
- 5828957
- Firm
- Keystone Wealth Services · CRD 301924
- Office
- 73575 EL PASEO, SUITE 2300, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- October 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- keystoneprivatewealth.com
Where does Christopher Rick work?
Christopher Rick is an investment adviser representative registered through Keystone Wealth Services, LLC since June 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Christopher Rick a financial advisor?
Yes. Christopher Rick has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Keystone Wealth Services since June 2021.
How many years of experience does Christopher Rick have?
Christopher Rick has 16 years in the financial industry, since October 2010, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Christopher Rick passed?
Christopher Rick has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 9. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 2010. FINRA credited Christopher Rick with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Christopher Rick work before Keystone Wealth Services?
Before Keystone Wealth Services, Christopher Rick was registered through Cypress Wealth Services, LLC, September 2018 to June 2021; Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, July 2018 to October 2018; Strategic Advisers LLC, November 2011 to July 2018; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, November 2010 to September 2011.
Where is Christopher Rick based?
Christopher Rick’s registered office is in Palm Desert, CA.
Is Christopher Rick registered with FINRA?
Yes. Christopher Rick has a current broker registration, under CRD 5828957.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Christopher Rick a CFP?
Keystone Wealth Services lists Christopher Rick with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Chris Rick, CFP® biography, keystoneprivatewealth.com
How can I verify Christopher Rick’s record?
Search CRD 5828957 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Christopher Rick’s full registration record.
