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Stephen Gilchrist

Investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network in Los Angeles, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Stephen Gilchrist is an investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network, Inc., an investment adviser managing $518M, and works from its Los Angeles, CA office. Stephen Gilchrist has been registered through Independent Wealth Network since 17 February 2022, has 13 years in the industry across 4 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

13
Years in industry
4
Years at firm
4
Adviser firms
5
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 24 October 2026SEC record

Career

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.

  1. – present · 4 years
    Los Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 286262
  2. GNH Asset Management, Inc.
    – · 6 years
    Sherman Oaks, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 188517
  3. M3 Asset Management, Inc.
    – · 1 year
    Los Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 169461
  4. Morgan Stanley
    – · under a year
    Los Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777

Credentials and registrations

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

Series 6625 April 2013
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 721 March 2013
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

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

Common questions

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where is Stephen Gilchrist based?

Stephen Gilchrist’s registered office is in Los Angeles, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Stephen Gilchrist registered with FINRA?

No. Stephen Gilchrist has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Leadership at Independent Wealth Network

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6164701, checked 24 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Independent Wealth Network, Inc., filed 30 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.