Christopher Winkler has been an investment adviser representative at Aspirean Wealth since June 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Christopher Winkler studied at Purdue University.
Aspirean Wealth, LLC is a Mill Valley, CA firm with $233M under management, 165 clients and 6 advisers across 3 offices, as of its January 2026 filing.
Chris Winkler is Founder, Principal of Aspirean Wealth. Winkler spent twelve years in advisor development, practice management and senior leadership at a large privately held wealth management firm, then resigned to form the firm in 2009.
Christopher Winkler’s longest registration was 11 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. (2010–2021). Before joining Aspirean Wealth in 2021, Christopher Winkler was registered through Securities America Advisors, Inc.
- Aspirean Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · 5 yearsMill Valley, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 173138
- Securities America Advisors, Inc.– · 11 yearsChesterton, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110518
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christopher Winkler is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from June 2021; the most recent is California, in August 2021.
- CaliforniaSince 24 August 2021
- TexasResidentSince 1 June 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 99TO | Operations Professional Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 62 | Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination | 3 December 2010 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 4 February 2010 |
| Series 26 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination | 6 July 1999 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 25 November 1997 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 8 November 1997 |
- Name
- Operations Professional Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Christopher Michael Winkler
- CRD
- 2942476
- Firm
- Aspirean Wealth · CRD 173138
- Office
- 6 KNOLL LANE, SUITE B, Mill Valley, CA 94941
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 1997
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- aspirean.com
Where does Christopher Winkler work?
Christopher Winkler is an investment adviser representative registered through Aspirean Wealth, LLC since June 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Christopher Winkler a financial advisor?
Yes. Christopher Winkler has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Texas, through Aspirean Wealth since June 2021.
How many years of experience does Christopher Winkler have?
Christopher Winkler has 28 years in the financial industry, since November 1997, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Christopher Winkler passed?
Christopher Winkler has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 26, Series 65, Series 62 and Series 99TO. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in November 1997. FINRA credited Christopher Winkler with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Christopher Winkler work before Aspirean Wealth?
Before Aspirean Wealth, Christopher Winkler was registered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., February 2010 to June 2021.
Where is Christopher Winkler based?
Christopher Winkler’s registered office is in Mill Valley, CA.
Is Christopher Winkler registered with FINRA?
No. Christopher Winkler has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Christopher Winkler’s record?
Search CRD 2942476 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christopher Winkler’s full registration record.

