A wealth advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Chris is a 25-year veteran of the financial services industry. In addition to being a Certified Financial Planner, Chris is fully licensed in all aspects of securities as well as Life, Health and Disability insurance. As a Certified Financial Planner, 
Chris takes a holistic approach to the various aspects of his client's 
financial needs. 

Originally from Upper Arlington, Ohio, Chris began his career as a financial advisor shortly after graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in business administration and finance. He joined Key Bank in Columbus in 1994 as a branch-based financial advisor and quickly moved into the private banking unit to work with bank's high net worth clients. When Key Bank acquired McDonald and Company in 1998, Chris assumed the role a First Vice President-Investment Advisor. Upon the sale of McDonald Investments to UBS Financial Services, Chris assumed the role of senior vice president of Investments for 11 years. In October of 2018 he joined Hilliard Lyons, the predecessor organization to Baird, as a senior vice president. 

Chris is very active in the community he serves and has been on several fundraising committees including those for the Columbus Public Library and the Salvation Army. In addition he has been a longtime member of the Athletic Club of Columbus and the Scioto Country Club, where he has served on several committees. He currently resides in German Village.