Stephen Gilchrist has been an investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network since February 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Independent Wealth Network, Inc. is an Urbandale, IA firm with $518M under management, 1,460 clients and 30 advisers across 20 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Stephen Gilchrist’s longest registration was 6 years at GNH Asset Management, Inc. (2015–2022). Before joining Independent Wealth Network in 2022, Stephen Gilchrist was registered through GNH Asset Management, Inc. and M3 Asset Management, Inc.
- – present · 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 286262
- GNH Asset Management, Inc.– · 6 yearsSherman Oaks, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 188517
- M3 Asset Management, Inc.– · 1 yearLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 169461
- Morgan Stanley– · under a yearLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
Investment adviser representative registrations
Stephen Gilchrist is registered as an investment adviser representative in 5 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from February 2022; the most recent is Pennsylvania, in April 2025.
- CaliforniaSince 17 February 2022
- OhioSince 21 March 2022
- PennsylvaniaSince 24 April 2025
- TexasResidentSince 19 September 2022
- WashingtonSince 15 July 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 25 April 2013 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 March 2013 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Stephen Alexander Gilchrist
- CRD
- 6164701
- Firm
- Independent Wealth Network · CRD 286262
- Office
- Gilchrist Wealth Management, 1901 Avenue of the Stars Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2013
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Stephen Gilchrist work?
Stephen Gilchrist is an investment adviser representative registered through Independent Wealth Network, Inc. since February 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Stephen Gilchrist a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Gilchrist has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, through Independent Wealth Network since February 2022.
How many years of experience does Stephen Gilchrist have?
Stephen Gilchrist has 13 years in the financial industry, since June 2013, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Stephen Gilchrist passed?
Stephen Gilchrist has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2013.
Where did Stephen Gilchrist work before Independent Wealth Network?
Before Independent Wealth Network, Stephen Gilchrist was registered through GNH Asset Management, Inc., July 2015 to February 2022; M3 Asset Management, Inc., January 2014 to June 2015; Morgan Stanley, April 2013 to January 2014.
Where is Stephen Gilchrist based?
Stephen Gilchrist’s registered office is in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Stephen Gilchrist registered with FINRA?
No. Stephen Gilchrist has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Stephen Gilchrist’s record?
Search CRD 6164701 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Gilchrist’s full registration record.

